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Arsenal given boost in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pursuit with Borussia Dortmund hierarchy ready to 'break up' with Gabon striker

Arsenal target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's relationship with Borussia Dortmund may have reached breaking point, according to reports in Germany.

Aubameyang, who has been the subject of two rejected Arsenal bids with Dortmund holding out for £56million, has come in for heavy criticism from the German press due to his personality and lifestyle.

And according to Sky Sports Germany, members of Dortmund's hierarchy are now ready to cut all ties with Aubameyang, which would give Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of the Gabon striker.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the subject of two rejected bids from Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the subject of two rejected bids from Arsenal

Hans-Joachim Watske and Michael Zorc are understood to hold the opinion that it would be better for all parties involved to 'break up'.