Arsenal supporters were sent into a frenzy on Thursday night after a picture emerged of Ousmane Dembele enjoying dinner in London with four of the club's stars.
The Frenchman, who is reportedly unhappy at Barcelona and is a target for the Gunners, was joined by Alexandre Lacazette, Matteo Guendouzi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan for a meal at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's house.
Aubameyang's father took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and the five footballers and their kids prior to the meal, writing: 'Very happy to be with family and surrounded by our guys'.
Dembele is a close friend of Aubameyang from their time playing together at Borussia Dortmund but Arsenal fans were quick to suggest this was a sign that the forward was headed for the Emirates.
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery is said to be a fan of Dembele, who is open to a potential move away from the Nou Camp after a frustrating first season and the recent signing of Malcom.
The Catalan outfit are also interested in Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey with reports this week suggesting the two players could go in opposite directions as part of a swap deal.
Dembele only joined Barcelona from Dortmund in last summer in a deal worth £97million plus add-ons.
He was signed as a replacement for Neymar, who had just left for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record deal, but managed just 17 La Liga appearances due to a hamstring injury.
The 21-year-old featured in four of France's seven games as they won the World Cup in Russia.
SujitKhanal
103
I dont think this kind of Attitute will bring him any success. You dont get to play unless you impress the coach and for that just having talent isnt enough, You have to do hard work to show your commitment and desire to work . Dembele should get back to training ASAP and provr that he's bettef than Malcolm if he wants to play.
kookiss
94
Oh no Aubameyang, Lacazette, Mkhitaryan and Guendouzi are all joining Barcelona!
Barca_West
63
Man is just a dinner and they are friends too from their time in Dortmund. They have a life too out the pitch and dembele is going nowhere
LilMessi coutibele
57
Dembele who is not even in his best form dinning and enjoying his rubbish self while his nates are in preseason trying to rediscover their forms u will warm bench to learn sense
SonOfLaw
48
Well I don't understand why people keep insulting @Dembouz and calling him names. He's a world cup finalist, be it playing a major role or warming the bench. He still is part of the winning team. How many finalists or France players have returned to their various clubs?? have an answer. I think he should be allowed to enjoy his holidays, he will work when he comes back to the club. Y'all should stop this insults and all .. To be at your best, you should be in a good mood. so allow him enjoy
Bigthree
35
Fee of £75m for Ousmane Dembele has been put out from Barcelona after being in discussions. HUGE DEVELOPMENTS expected in the coming days as Arsenal are willing to pay that fee, sales will be required first to free up wages but it's looking extremely positive!
Đaiveed ♥
35
Well, I would love to see Dembele at answer he would be good for us I. means he's quite talented and he's style of play is amusing a great dribbler and a clinical finisher during his time at Dortmund he was a beast but now at Barcelona it's just sad 😔... He needs more game. time. in order to. prove himself if he can't get that at Barcelona it's best he leaves though am. not supporting it he should be patient enough everyone. has he's or her own time but if he's eager it's he's choice... if he joins. he will settle down quickly he has Aubameyang he's former teammate and emery is a very friendly coach who you can relate with it easily... dinning with them doesn't mean he's going to leave Barcelona we don't know for sure yet I would want Barcelona to loan. him. not sell because if they do it's a waste 😔 because they paid so much money for him and he's a wonder kid
Insoka
28
Arsenal can't afford him to buy. And, we are not loaning him. 😃 Just kidding. Well, he's just having a reunion with his former teammate and friend Auba. He's not going anywhere. He's already where he should be.