Fans react as ex Chelsea striker urge Pep to sign Aubameyang as Gabby’s replacement

Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays a claim by Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino that Manchester City should sign Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a replacement for Gabriel Jesus.

Aubameyang, Despite being 31 years of age remains one of Europe’s most lethal strikers, boasting an impressive record in front of goal over the past few years

The Gabon international’s contract at the Emirates is due to expire in 2021 and he is yet to commit his future to the north London club.

If no contract agreement can be settled, Cascarino believes Guardiola holds a strong interest in signing Aubameyang as more competition for Sergio Aguero.

Cascarino told The Times: ‘Gabriel Jesus has been at Manchester City for 3½ years and has never knocked on the door hard enough for Pep Guardiola to think, ‘Right, he’s in the starting line-up for the next ten games’.

‘I suspect the manager will aim to bring in another striker this summer, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang top of his list if he does not sign a new contract at Arsenal.’

Cascarino believes the 31-year-old would be the ideal candidate to challenge Sergio Aguero for the No.9 role at City.

‘I don’t consider Jesus to be a natural finisher like Agüero or Aubameyang. That said, he has reasonable technique, is not bad in the air and has some pace.

‘Guardiola will feel that, if City are to challenge Liverpool for the league title next season, he will need to sign a striker who can push Agüero for his place.’

This Cascarino’s claim has sparked a big reaction from Man City fans on Twitter. Below are some of their reactions. 

Totally disagree … We do not need Aubameyang

— Wuzie400M (@GetWuz) July 7, 2020

Pep trusts Jesus and will always trust him even when Sergio leaves. Even though he’s not scoring the volume of goals Aguero has been doing, he is scoring and offers a bit extra in the attack with his link up play

— ashtunji (@FouldsAshley) July 7, 2020

Might have something to do with Sergio Aguero being one of the best strikers to have ever played in the Premier League, it’s a little difficult to drop a player like that for 10 games especially when you rotate your squad as Pep does.

These pundits are absolutely clueless.

— William Halliwell (@Halliwell1986) July 7, 2020

He almost pushed Sergio out of the team and if it wasn’t for the two early injuries he probably might have. Yeah his finishing hasn’t been great but he’s such a unique and valuable player for the squad

— Shaan (@Shaan__amoes) July 7, 2020

He is just not in form, so was sterling few weeks earlier. He will get his form. He has 10 goals in PL this season, that’s pretty impressive

— Jonathan Ikangamino (@Jonnatheking) July 7, 2020

Sergio Aguero, a man who has played his way into City folklore is a tough act to follow – even for a player of Gabriel Jesus’ talents. Contrary to what people may think however, the Brazilian’s goalscoring record in the famous blue shirt is highly impressive.