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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Signs For Barcelona Following Arsenal Release

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move to Barcelona was finally confirmed by the Spanish giants on Wednesday.

The Gabon international was a polarising figure during his time at Arsenal, although his undoubted talent was key to the FA Cup triumph in 2020.

As a result of that, he was promptly rewarded with a bumper new contract, but his scintillating form subsequently dropped alarmingly.

There were also a number of reported disciplinary issues and in the end a parting of ways inevitable.

Despite that, the club’s failure to sign another striker could harm their aspirations of finishing in the top four, although there are a number of players at the Emirates who could benefit from his departure.

With that in mind, takes a look at five players set to thrive without Aubameyang.

Lacazette is now undoubtedly the Gunners’ first choice striker and with the Frenchman being in the final year of his deal, will be keen to put himself in the shop window.

Regardless of whether Lacazette stays with Arsenal or leaves on a free transfer in the summer, he will be in a better position to negotiate the kind of deal he wants if he impresses in the second half of the season.

As the club’s only proven striker at Premier League level he will now have every opportunity to add to his tally of three top-flight goals this campaign, with little in the way of competition for a starting-berth.

The 22-year-old will now play a far more prominent role in Arsenal’s