Aubameyang reveals only Arsenal came in for him in January

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed that only Arsenal came in for him in January – but claims he didn’t want a move to China or America anyway.

The Gunners signed the Gabon international for a club-record £56million in the winter transfer window, after parting company with Alexis Sanchez.

Arsene Wenger identified the striker as his number one transfer target, and after some back and forth between Arsenal and Dortmund, got the deal over the line.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud left for Chelsea and Michy Batshuayi headed to Dortmund to complete the transfer merry-go-round.

Aubameyang had been on the radar of a number of clubs for some time – including Real Madrid – suggesting the Gunners were going to have some serious competition for his signature.

But the Gabon international forward confirmed that Arsenal were in fact the only club who made a formal offer for his services.

“It was the next step for me, it’s a big club. For me it’s a bit bigger than Dortmund, and this was a good step for me and my career,” Aubameyang told Sky Sports.

“I didn’t want to go, for example, to China, because I want to do a lot of things here in Europe before I think about China or America.

“Arsenal were the only club who made an offer, a real offer, and I’m really happy, because it’s a good club.”

Aubameyang has made three appearances for the north London club since signing in January, and has hit the back of the net once.