Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang

Henrikh Mkhitaryan reportedly won’t extend his contract with Borussia Dortmund, meaning he could potentially leave the Bundesliga club on a free transfer in 2017. Mkhitaryan is said to be “looking at his options for the future.”

His reported decision has increased the likelihood of Arsenal signing the Armenian playmaker this summer.

The player’s agent, Mino Raiola, told Bild (h/t James Benge of the London Evening Standard), “Why would we sign a contract renewal now? Micki has a contract until June 2017, and we are looking at his options for the future.”

Benge also put Mkhitaryan “among the long list of attackers Arsenal have monitored over recent months and could represent an ideal replacement for Alexis Sanchez in the event that the Chilean chose not to extend his contract at the Emirates.”

Mkhitaryan has been heavily linked to the Gunners in recent months, with the Guardian’s David Hytner and Fabrizio Romano identifying him as a target in late March.

Earlier this month, Sportfakt (h/t ArmenPress) indicated that “Arsenal have already negotiated with Mkhitaryan’s agent.”

Yet Bleacher Report’s Clark Whitney does not believe the latest developments to be a guarantee that Mkhitaryan will move this summer:

Bild: Mkhitaryan rejects Dortmund extension amid CFC & AFC interest, but most likely will see out his BVB contract (which expires in 2017)

— Clark Whitney (@Mr_Bundesliga) May 31, 2016

Dortmund certainly have a history of not minding if contracts expire and star players leave for free. Robert Lewandowski trod that same path to Bayern Munich in …

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