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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal: Latest transfer updates and reaction from club-record deal

Follow live updates as the transfer unfolds throughout the day

Wednesday 31 January 2018 11:06 GMT
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally joined Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally joined Arsenal (Getty)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang completed his £56m move to Arsenal today, following Henrikh Mkhitaryan through the doors at the Emirates.

Arsenal had been in negotiations with Dortmund over the signing of Aubameyang for a number of weeks but a breakthrough was finally made over the weekend, with the north Londoners eventually raising their offer to £56m, having initially put forward a £40m bid,

Follow live updates below as the transfer unfolds throughout the day:

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The transfer merry-go-round continues.

Borussia Dortmund confirm that Michy Batshuayi has joined them on loan.

digitalsport31 January 2018 16:51
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Big news as Chelsea announce the signing of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal.

It has been confirmed that he will be joining on an 18 month contract and will wear the number 18 shirt.

Of the move he said: "Chelsea is one of the biggest teams in the Premier League. They have won maybe the most trophies in the last six or seven years. It’s a massive club and I am proud to sign for Chelsea, and I’m looking forward to playing."

digitalsport31 January 2018 16:58

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