The transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reported to have cost more than the initially rumored 15 million euros. According to Eurosport, AS Saint-Etienne rejected a first offer from Newcastle for the Gabonese striker, with the Magpies offering a sum of 18 million euros. However, this amount was considered insufficient by Saint-Etienne.
Following a successful 2012-2013 season with Saint-Etienne, Aubameyang attracted interest from several European clubs. The Gabonese striker, who was the second-highest goal scorer of the team with 19 goals, expressed his desire to continue his career in either the Premier League or the Bundesliga.
