Arsenal have been boosted by reports Barcelona have cooled their interest in Manchestr United target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Daily Star claim the Catalans will not make a move for the Gunners skipper and Gabon striker unless they fail to Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, who has also been linked with Chelsea.

Barca are said to have already had a £65million bid rejected by the Serie A side, despite their willingness to include Arturo Vidal and Nelson Semedo in the deal.

Inter boss Antonio Conte has insisted Martinez is not going anywhere this summer, but is braced for a follow-up bid for their star man.

United are among seeal clubs thought to be monitoring the Argentine ace, 22, who has a release clause of £100million.

Meanwhile, Aubameyang has continued to stall on a new deal.

The Sun exclusively revealed on Thursday how United are eyeing up a £50m swoop for the Gabon star as he nears the end of his contract at the Emirates.

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