Arsenal are all but set to lock horns with local rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of long-term target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports emanating from the French media.

The Gabonese international has attracted interests from in and around Europe in the wake of his heroics with Borussia Dortmund last season. Besides the London clubs, Paris Saint-Germain were rumoured to have registered their interest, which has cooled down lately.

The Gunners had their initial bid of £28.7million rejected by the Westfalenstadion outfit earlier this summer, but are keen to rekindle their interest in him in an attempt to have a crack at the English title next season.

The German side have expressed their resolute to keep hold of their talisman, but they may be forced to let him leave as he is whispered to have set his sights on a future with Premier League, with Arsenal touted to be the likely destination.

The former Saint-Etienne marksman can be deemed an upgrade to Olivier Giroud and all other centre-forwards at the Emirates Stadium given his unbelievable pace and killer instincts.

A lineup comprising speedsters in Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott, Hector Bellerin and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is certain to cause defensive havoc for the opponents.