Lukas Podolski backs Arsenal to complete new signings with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang money.

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to be linked with a move away from north London.

 Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been backed to complete a "dream" move to Real Madrid by former Gunners star Lukas Podolski. Germany legend Podolski understands why Aubameyang would want to move to a club like Real but thinks Arsenal can use the money they bring in for the 30-year-old to help replenish their squad.

Aubameyang is Arsenal's leading goalscorer this season with 20 goals - double the amount of the second-leading scorer in Gabriel Martinelli.

The Gabon international, who was made captain midway through the season, is heavily linked with a move away from the Club.

Aubameyang's contract at Arsenal expires in the summer of 2021 and he would be free to talk to foreign clubs next January over a potential free transfer like Ramsey did which Arsenal will not allow such thing to repeat itself.

He says they must look at the positives of having more money available to sign new talent.

"When you have a fantastic season like he had, many clubs are interested," Podolski told Sky Sports.

"When a player has a wish to play for a big team or a dream to play in Italy or Spain, or like Aubameyang and his link with Real Madrid...

"If he has a dream to play for this club when he's young, then why not?

"As a player, you have to take this chance to play for a club like that.

"Of course for Arsenal, it'll be a big loss if they have to sell him but this is the business of football.

"My opinion is you lose a big player, he had a fantastic season with a good scoring record, but you can make money on a player, sell him and you can invest in new players.

"For a player like me or Aubameyang, when a big club is calling, you always want to have this dream."

Arsenal transfer news: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is heavily linked with a move away from the Gunners (Image: GETTY)Podolski has also spoken of former club and international team-mate Mesut Ozil , who he insists can thrive under Mikel Arteta .

"There is no discussion for me, he is a great player," Podolski said.

"Sometimes there is a problem with a coach or there could be an injury, things that happen in football and you have to deal with this situation sometimes.

"I think it's a better fit than before (Ozil and Arteta). They have played together and know each other.

"Ozil is back on the pitch and the games I have seen he is doing much better than with the former coach.

"Sometimes you have a coach and you can not deal with him. He can have a different view of football.

"Arteta is back at Arsenal and you see the team is much more organised, more fight and discipline.

"I hope they can build a good team for the next couple of years. They can do it but they have to work together."

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Gunners have agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of Layvin Kurzawa.

Deal Done! Arsenal finalizing the deal for PSG star

Gunners have agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of the French left back Layvin Kurzawa.

Arsenal have been in contact with the left back in recent days as Mikel Arteta's side club look to strike a cheap deal for the defender.

And according to France Football, The 27 year old French international will arrive at the Emirates in the summer after agreeing a five-year contract with the London club.

His current contract with PSG expires in the summer meaning he will arrive on a free transfer at the Emirates stadium.

The speedster left-back will provide cover for summer signing Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolasinac who have both suffered with injury problems this term,with the latter producing inconsistent performance.

The North Londoners technical director Edu’s close relationship with the player’s agent Kia Joorabchian is said to have played a part in agreeing a deal.

Other reports in France suggested PSG had been willing to sell the 27-year-old this month but Arsenal would need to pay around £6m.

And with finances tight at the Emirates due to the Corona virus pandemic, it seems that Arsenal have opted for the cheaper option of waiting until the summer.

Mikel Arteta's side already have another French player arriving at the end of the season having previously agreed a deal with St-Etienne for the transfer of William Saliba.

One defensive player who could be on his way out of the club this month is Shkodran Mustafi.

The Valencia man has come in for plenty of criticism, alongside David Luiz and Sokratis, for errors this season and recently opened up about the impact of abuse he receives on social media from fans.

Former Arsenal player Martin Keown backed Arsenal’s decision to share Mustafi’s honest feelings and hopes it will see him back fighting.