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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to leave Arsenal once the January transfer window opens, with Barcelona and Real Madrid very interested in signing the prolific striker.

Aubameyang is the Premier League's second-highest scoring this season but his 13 goals have not prevented the Gunners from slipping into the bottom half of the table.

The Gabon international has a history of causing friction when he wants a move.

He effectively went on strike at Borussia Dortmund two years ago to force through his £56m Arsenal move.

And according to Ian McGarry of the Reach PLC Transfer Window Podcast, Aubameyang will push for a transfer next month.

“Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s representatives have made it very clear to Arsenal that their client wants to leave Arsenal in January,” McGarry said on the Transfer Window Podcast.

“Aubameyang has the type of personality that he would certainly agitate for a move if that were the case that he needed to.

“There’s definite interest from Real Madrid and also Barcelona for the 30-year-old who is the second top scorer in the Premier League."

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The 30-year-old's Arsenal contract expires at the end of next season and he has rejected talk of extending his current deal.

Aubameyang has previously discussed a move to Real Madrid during his time with Dortmund, having revealed he made a promise to his grandfather before he passed away.

“Before he died two years ago I promised him that one day I would play for Real Madrid,” he said to L’Equipe in 2016.

“My grandfather was from Avila, not far from Madrid. It’s what I said to him. I know it’s not easy but it’s something I keep in mind.

“I celebrate my goals with a cartwheel in honour of Hugo Sánchez. I’ve seen many videos of him on the internet and I’ve been following him since I was a boy.

“To play for Madrid or for another great club in La Liga would be a nice gift to my mother, Margarita, who is Spanish.”

Arsenal face a massive clash with Manchester United at the Emirates on New Year's Day.