Barcelona prioritise Arsenal forward this month

Barcelona have prioritised a move for Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month, reports Goal.com. 

The Blaugrana are eager to land a new frontman to cover the absence of Luis Suarez, who is set to miss the majority of the second half of the season following knee surgery. 

And Barcelona are hoping to land the Gabon international on loan for the rest of the season. 

Aubameyang has just 18 months left to run on his current Arsenal deal and the former Borussia Dortmund striker has shown no indication that he is prepared to extend his stay in north London. 

Members of the Barcelona board met with recently-appointed head coach Quique Setien on Monday night and all parties agreed that the LaLiga champions must bring in cover for Suarez before the close of the transfer window next week. 

Aubameyang is now considered their number one target with a view to making a permanent move for Inter's Lautaro Martinez at the end of the season. 

The Argentine has been linked with a move away from Inter this month, but Martinez recently admitted that he is happy in Milan. 

Only Jamie Vardy (17) and Sergio Aguero (15) have scored more goals than Aubameyang (14), who is currently suspended, in the Premier League this season.