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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirms Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is undergoing tests in London

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal have not received 'clarity' from Gabon over why Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned to the club.

Striker Aubameyang did not get to kick a ball at the Africa Cup of Nations, having contracted Covid and then missed out on selection after suffering 'cardiac lesions'.

Sportsmail has previously reported that there was a degree of confusion over the situation, and manager Arteta has revealed Aubameyang will now undergo tests.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in London and having tests
Striker Aubameyang was not able to kick a ball for Gabon at the AFCON after several setbacks

Quizzed on the star, he said: 'He's in London and going through some examinations because we haven't had any clarity from Gabon about why he came back.