CHELSEA will reportedly find out this week if they are able to sign former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for a new forward as Timo Werner prepares to rejoin RB Leipzig.
Chelsea will discover this week if they can sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
And Barca striker Aubameyang, who only left Chelsea’s rivals Arsenal in January, is at the top of Tuchel’s list.
The pair worked together successfully at Borussia Dortmund.
And the Telegraph claims Chelsea are hopeful of striking a deal this week.
Barca have made both Aubameyang and fellow forward Memphis Depay available for transfer.
However, just one of them will leave the Nou Camp.
And the coming week will prove crucial for Chelsea, who are aware of Juventus’ interest in ex-Man Utd flop Depay.
The Blues will be hoping their rocky relationship with Barcelona doesn’t affect things after the Catalans landed several of Tuchel’s targets including Raphinha and Jules Kounde.
Chelsea also managed to keep captain Cesar Azpilicueta out of their grasp despite a deal appearing to be done.
But new owner Todd Boehly enjoyed a dinner with Barca president Joan Laporta last month in Spain.
And the Blues are now set to sign off on an exit for Marcos Alonso, which could boost their chances of signing Auba.
A new forward for Chelsea is a priority with Callum Hudson-Odoi also looking to quit this summer.
