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Henrikh Mkhitaryan confirms he spoke with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over Arsenal moves as Armenian admits 'I love playing' with striker

Henrikh Mkihitaryan has confirmed that he was in dialogue with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before they both signed for Arsenal.

Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal from Manchester United in a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez, while Aubameyang signed for a club-record fee on deadline day in January.

The Gunners duo became very close friends at Borussia Dortmund, with Aubameyang recently revealing that he spoke to the Armenian before deciding to join Arsene Wenger's side.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were in dialogue over moves to Arsenal
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were in dialogue over moves to Arsenal

And now the former United midfielder has confirmed Aubameyang's recent revelation, telling Arsenal Player: 'I won't mention all the details, because it's not fair.