Thursday's papers: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Steven Gerrard

| 23 July 2020

Thursday's papers: Aubameyang, Hojbjerg, Gerrard

Arsenal are ramping up their efforts to keep Pierre-Emerick Pierre Emerick Aubameyang while Tottenham believe they can swoop on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

What the papers say

Arsenal are reportedly eager to step up their campaign to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Emirates Stadium. According to The Daily Telegraph, the Gunners are set to offer the 31-year-old striker a new contract worth about £250,000 a week plus bonuses.

Another Pierre making the transfer rumour round-up is Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Guardian reports Tottenham are confident of swooping in to sign the 24-year-old – despite Everton already having a £25m bid for the Denmark international accepted.

Steven Gerrard file photo — Steven Gerrard has reportedly turned down an offer to take the reigns at Bristol City (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The Bristol Post says Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has turned down an offer to lead Bristol City. The decision leaves the Robins still in pursuit of a new head coach while suggesting Gerrard is happy to continue calling Ibrox Stadium home.

Borussia Dortmund are believed to be keeping a close eye on Werder Bremen's Kosovo winger Milot Rashica. The Daily Telegraph reports Dortmund have already begun looking at potential replacements for Manchester United-linked Jadon Sancho, with 24-year-old Rashica leading the way.

Social media round-up

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