Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is hoping to join Barcelona (Picture: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal are ‘surprised’ by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang taking a trip to Barcelona ahead of finalising a loan deal with Barcelona. It’s no secret Arsenal are looking to offload the striker before tonight’s 11pm deadline following Mikel Arteta’s decision to strip him of the captaincy. However, the two clubs are yet to agree financial terms and Aubameyang’s hefty wages are proving problematic. Sky Sports claim Arsenal have been left ‘surprised’ by the Gabon international’s decision to travel to Spain with no formal agreement yet in place. MORE : Ousmane Dembele’s stance on Arsenal swap deal as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nears Barcelona moveMORE : Espanyol chief sends transfer deadline day message to Arsenal over Raul de TomasFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro February 01, 2022 02:34 UTC