5 reasons why the Aubameyang deal doesn't make sense for Arsenal

#3 Lack of leadership

Aubameyang was sent off in the derby with Schalke 04

Arsenal have been criticized in the past for lacking true leaders on the pitch. Aubameyang may turn 29 this year and bring a lot of experience with him, but he is by no means a leader that will solve this issue.

The enfant terrible is the captain of Gabon's national team. However, this is mainly because he is their best player by a mile and particularly, small nations with only one superstar in their ranks tend to make these players their captains.

While the striker's qualities can't be questioned, the way he acts on the pitch certainly can. The way he handled himself in the Revierderby against eternal rivals Schalke in November proved that his wealth of experience doesn't automatically translate into leadership.

After leading 4-0 at halftime, Aubameyang was one of the main culprits in Dortmund's disastrous second half.

Schalke had already pulled two goals back and when his team needed him the most, Aubameyang got himself sent off, paving the way for Schalke's power play that eventually culminated in a 4-4 draw in one of the most memorable games of all time.

While Aubameyang may be an outstanding player, who is currently in his prime and has proven that he can be unstoppable on his day, he will not infuse new leadership into the Gunners' dressing room - something that is still desperately needed in Arsene Wenger's young side.