Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Barcelona he would join them from Arsenal
Metro Sport ReporterThursday 23 Jan 2020 7:51 amShare this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via messengerShare this with Share this article via emailShare this article via flipboardCopy link12.7kShares Mikel Arteta has not given up hope of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing a new contract (AFP via Getty Images)According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are fully aware of Aubameyang’s demands and have been told by the striker that he would be willing to join.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe report claims that the move will now heavily depend on whether Aubameyang, who is currently the Arsenal captain, will attempt to force a move to Camp Nou.More: FootballRio Ferdinand urges Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop Manchester United starChelsea defender Fikayo Tomori reveals why he made U-turn over transfer deadline day moveMikel Arteta rates Thomas Partey’s chances of making his Arsenal debut vs Man CityArsenal, however, will need Aubameyang to stay in order to boost their chances of securing a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League.Arteta’s side currently sit 10th in the table and are 10 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.Earlier this week, reports claimed that Barcelona are planning to launch an audacious loan offer to sign Aubameyang.More: Arsenal FCArsenal flop Denis Suarez delivers verdict on Thomas Partey and Lucas Torreira movesThomas Partey debut? Ian Wright picks his Arsenal starting XI vs Manchester CityArsene Wenger explains why Mikel Arteta is ‘lucky’ to be managing Arsenal Advertisement Comment Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Barcelona he would join them from Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly told Barcelona he would join them (AFP via Getty Images)Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has told Barcelona that he is willing to join them from Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.The Gunners striker is Barcelona’s top target for the January transfer window as they seek a replacement for Luis Suarez, who is set to be sidelined for around four months after undergoing knee surgery.Aubameyang will have just one year left on his contract with Arsenal at the end of the season and the 30-year-old is yet to agree a new deal with the club.Reports have claimed that Aubameyang is keen to leave the Gunners in order to boost his chances of winning a major trophy, but Arsenal are still hopeful that the striker will commit to a new deal.ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement
Trukai renewed its platinum sponsorship yesterday by supporting the Game Fishing Association of Papua New Guinea in Rabaul, East New Britain.Speaking at the cheque presentation at Trukai’s Kokopo base, district sales manager Amos Donno said the company is proud to support what has become not just local fishing’s centerpiece but a PNG institution.“Trukai has been supporting the National Games Fishing Title for more than 10 years and is proud to renew its platinum sponsorship this year.“The Trukai brand promotes health and well-being, hence healthy eating and living an active life, through sport, is encouraged.”Incorporating local and international anglers, the PNG National Game Fishing Titles have grown to become one of the country’s largest annual sporting events since they were first held at Rabaul in 1976. The tournament features a variety of different formats which are spread across a week‐long schedule.As a naming sponsor of the popular event, Trukai will not only organise the briefing and Calcutta for the competition, but also provide a bag of Trukai products to each angler who manages to catch a legal billfish.President of the Game Fishing Association, Tony Henderson, said he was delighted to have Trukai heavily involved in the competition once more following the success of previous years where it has acted as a sponsor.“As the president of the association, I would like to sincerely thank Trukai Industries for continuing to support this great event and the sport of game fishing in PNG,” he said.“We look forward to meeting more members of the Trukai family during the titles in Rabaul.”The 2016 PNG Game Fishing Titles will be held from March 19 until March 28.“Trukai Industries would like to wish all the anglers good luck during the event. May the winds stay away and the fish swim closer,” said Donnos.