Arsenal have actually cancelled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s agreement, with the gamer set to join Barcelona on a long-term offer.

Aubameyang will sign for the LaLiga giants as a totally free agent, according to Sky Sports.

The Gunners have been attempting to offload the 32-year-old, who is on ₤ 350,000 a week, after manager Mikel Arteta stripped him of the captaincy in December following a disciplinary problem.

Toolbox will save around ₤ 25m in salaries with Aubameyang’s departure.

However his exit means there are simply two recognised strikers at the club, with both Eddie Nketiah and Alex Lacazette out of contract in the summertime.

Aubameyang’s relocate to Barca had actually looked off earlier on Deadline Day after talks broke down over the financial part of the deal.

However it’s understood that Aubameyang, who flew out to Barcelona on Monday morning, took a considerable paycut to help with the move.