Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang close to Blues move
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BLUES TARGET: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea are on the verge of signing striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
The Blues have reportedly agreed to pay £22m bid for the 33-year-old Gabon hitman and have also agreed personal terms for the former Arsenal captain.
Having netted 79 goals in just 95 games under Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel during their time at Borussia Dortmund, Aubameyang could be back in London in time for this weekend’s match against Leicester City.
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) August 24, 2022
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains Chelsea's top target - they know Barcelona need to sell in order to register Jules Kounde.
Here's what @FabrizioRomano thinks will happen next 👇![CDATA[]]>👇
Aubameyang is not the last man Tuchel wants to add to his squad before the transfer window shuts next Thursday, with the Blues apparently also willing to fork out after £60m for Everton forward Anthony Gordon, 21.
The west Londoners had a bid rejected last week, but are believed to have tabled an improved offer, with the Blues believing a guaranteed £50m initial payment plus a promised £10m in add-ons will convince the Toffees to sell.
There’s still no agreement between Chelsea and Barcelona for Pierre Aubameyang. Talks ongoing but the price tag around €30m is creating issues. 🚨![CDATA[]]>🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23, 2022
Chelsea are not open to pay that fee for Aubameyang… there’s still work to be done in next round of talks. pic.twitter.com/XvFDS88LpX