PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has talked up his Gabon team-mate Aaron Boupendza to Arsenal chiefs ahead of a potential move, according to reports.
The striker is being courted by a number of clubs, having had a stunning season with Turkish side Hatayspor.
According to 90min, the forward is being chased by Tottenham, Leicester, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Wolves, Newcastle and West Ham.
But Aubameyang’s influence could see him head to Arsenal instead.
Hatayspor recently accepted a £7million bid from Krasnodar for the frontman.
But Boupendza, 24, turned down the Russian side.
His club will now demand £8.5m for the in-demand ace… unless interest comes in from league rivals Fenerbahce.
Club president Dr Luftu Savas told Radyospor: “There is no agreement between Fenerbahce and Hatayspor regarding Boupendza.
“There are wishes and ideas. If an agreement is reached that satisfies both sides, a transfer is possible. But such an agreement and the terms of a transfer have not yet been discussed in detail.
“If everyone else offers around £8.5m, we’d love Fenerbahce to give £10m. I expect support from Fenerbahce. President Ali Koc will certainly be generous.”
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Scottish duo Rangers and Celtic are also interested in Boupendza, having seen him score 18 goals in 26 Super Lig appearances this term.
He started his career at Gabonese side CF Mounana, before being swiftly picked up by Bordeaux in 2016.
Boupendza was never given a chance by Les Girondins, instead being farmed out on loan to Pau, Gazelec Ajaccio, Tours and Feirense before leaving permanently last year.
He has so far earned 15 caps for Gabon, scoring three times.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
