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Aubameyang deal would be Arsenal’s most significant signing – Ian Wright

Former Arsenal star Ian Wright believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract renewal would be "the most significant signing" Mikel Arteta can make this summer.

Arsenal and Aubameyang are locked in talks over a new deal, with the Gabon international already in the final 12 months of his contract in North London.

Wright, who is Arsenal's second all-time top scorer behind Thierry Henry, highlighted the importance of the goals scored by Aubameyang after the Gunners finished the 2019-20 season with the FA Cup title.

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On Saturday, the 31-year-old kicked off the new campaign with a bang by steering Arteta’s side to a Community Shield triumph against Liverpool.