Arsenal have been dealt a transfer boost with prolific striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to stay at Borussia Dortmund after reportedly rejecting Tianjin Quanjian FC.

The Gabon international was set to join the Chinese Super League side in a deal worth around £70m that would see him earn £26m-per-year, but latest reports have revealed the striker has turned down the suitors.

“It won’t happen. refuses the

Aubameyang was outstanding last season, scoring 31 goals in as many Bundesliga starts for BVB, netting 43 in all competitions. He’s scored or surpassed 25 league goals for the second consecutive campaign.

And fresh reports have come from Italy that the centre-forward is a target for former side AC Milan, a club the 28-year-old failed to made a senior appearance with between 2008 and 2011.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio‏ reported the news on his Twitter account: #Milan, temptation remains #Aubameyang: Rossoneri will try to lower their claim of bet.”

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Aubameyang this summer too but the Gunners admitted defeat after rumours of interest from the Chinese Super League.

They’ve have since signed Alexandre Lacazette from Olympique Lyonnais for a club record fee, meaning it’s highly unlikely Arsenal will make an approach for the Dortmund man.