Comment Man Utd are preparing a £50m move for Arsenal ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Picture: Getty)Arsenal would prefer to cash in on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing – even if it means selling to Premier League rivals Manchester United.The Red Devils have identified Aubameyang, 30, as a top target ahead of the summer transfer window, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly hoping to entice him to Old Trafford in a deal worth £50m.Gabon superstar Aubameyang has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the past seven years, scoring 141 goals in 213 appearances for Borussia Dortmumd and a further 61 goals in 96 games for Arsenal.Despite his substantial influence at the Emirates – Aubameyang was named the new Arsenal captain at the end of last year – the Gunners are struggling to convince the forward to sign a new deal.AdvertisementAdvertisementADVERTISEMENTRead the latest updates: Coronavirus news liveAubameyang will have just 12 months left on his current contract come the summer and The Sun say Arsenal officials have accepted the fact he will not extend his stay in north London.The Gabon international wants to be playing Champions League football and that appears unlikely at Arsenal, who are currently ninth in the Premier League and were knocked out of the Europa League last month.It is claimed Arsenal would ‘prefer’ to sell Aubameyang this summer rather than lose the player on a free transfer and could recoup almost all the £56m they paid for him three years ago if they sell to United. Advertisement Euro 2020 postponed over coronavirusTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Play VideoLoaded: 0%0:00Progress: 0%PlayMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration Time 1:05FullscreenEuro 2020 postponed over coronavirushttps://metro.co.uk/video/euro-2020-postponed-coronavirus-2132178/This is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.Solskjaer is keen to bolster his attacking options this summer and, in Aubameyang, he is targeting a proven Premier League goalscorer.Manchester United face competition from Barcelona and PSG in the race to sign Arsenal ace Aubameyang.Arsenal’s stance may be seen as a mistake by Gunners hero Paul Merson, who urged his former club last month to keep hold of Aubameyang, even if it meant losing him for nothing in a years’ time.More: FootballRio Ferdinand urges Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop Manchester United starChelsea defender Fikayo Tomori reveals why he made U-turn over transfer deadline day moveMikel Arteta rates Thomas Partey’s chances of making his Arsenal debut vs Man CityMerson told Sky Sports: ‘If I was Arsenal I would keep him and tell him to give us what they can next season, get us back in the Champions League and then you can go for free.‘It’s hard to buy goals and this guy is a natural goal-scorer. It’s hard to buy that.’This week, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been linked with moves for Chelsea winger Willian and Jamaica international Leon Bailey.MORE: Arsene Wenger poaches Arsenal’s analytics guru to join him at FIFAMORE: Man United’s stance on Harry Kane transfer after initial enquiry Metro Sport ReporterFriday 20 Mar 2020 8:17 amShare this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via messengerShare this with Share this article via emailShare this article via flipboardCopy link9.1kShares Arsenal make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer decision as Manchester United prepare £50m bid Advertisement