Explaining the Aubameyang transfer merry-go-round as Arsenal deal goes to the wire

The waters have been muddied by Chelsea's emerging interest in Olivier Giroud.

Arsenal's move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to go down to the wire as the Gunners wait on Borussia Dortmund landing a replacement before allowing the striker to leave.

Press Association Sport understands a deal has been agreed in principle between the two clubs - subject to Dortmund bringing in their own forward.