Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘ready’ for Manchester United move but I hope he joins Arsenal, says former Gabon team-mate

Striking claim: Gabon team-mate wants Dortmund star to join Arsenal this summer
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Sam Long31 May 2016

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ready to move to England, according to former Gabon international Daniel Cousin.

The Gabon international, who scored 39 goals for the Bundesliga outfit last season, has been linked with summer moves to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, City and Arsenal in recent weeks.

Daniel Cousin, who played alongside the 26-year-old on the international stage, believes the striker would prefer to move to England – and has backed him to be a success in the Premier League.

“I think he wants to move to England,” Cousin told the BBC. “The Premier League is a different style to Germany; it’s more physical and, for me, it’s a good moment for Pierre to move to a big club like Man United or Man City.

“Yes [he would be a success]. I think he can score more goals and get more experience with a big team. With Mourinho at Man United, and Guardiola [at City], I think this kind of coach can help Pierre-Emerick to progress.

Asked where he would prefer to see Aubameyang play next season, Cousin took no time to name Arsene Wenger’s side.

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“Arsenal! The team plays very well and Arsenal needs a striker to win the title next season,” he added.

“I think if he plays with Ozil… I think he can play very well with them.”

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