Report: Juventus join race for Arsenal star

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French outlet Le10Sport have claimed that Italian champions Juventus and Maurizio Sarri want to raid Arsenal for captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as the attacker looks set to enter the final 12 months of his contract.

Aubameyang, 31, will see his contract expire on June 2021 clocked up his 100th appearance in all competitions for Arsenal on Thursday night as the Gunners earned a comfortable 2-0 win over Southampton.

This season, he has scored an impressive 20 goals in 35 league and cup appearances for Arsenal. Talks over a new contract, though, continue to drag on – with Aubameyang himself stating the ball is in Arsenal’s court.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and plenty of other European heavyweights have been linked with a move for Aubameyang and the latest club to be keen on the striker is Juventus and ex-Chelsea boss Sarri.

TBR’s view – Aubameyang would thrive at Juventus

The Premier League is a fast-paced animal that when you enter your thirties, you suddenly start to find the going much tougher than in your twenties. Aubameyang will have certainly clocked the difference.

For a player that thrived off blistering speed, Aubameyang now has to be more cautious and pick his moments – rather than running around after every lost cause or any through ball.

At Juve, where the style of play is slower, Aubameyang would thrive. Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in attack, Aubameyang could get longevity out of his career.