Chelsea and Barcelona now considering Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang loan deal, according to a report

Barcelona and Chelsea could now be set to strike a loan agreement for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the closure of the transfer window. The two clubs have reportedly been negotiating for much of the summer over the future of the 33-year-old Gabonese international, with stories suggesting Barcelona were looking for a fee of around £25 million.

Ad That was believed to be a sticking point for Barcelona, as was the complication that they expected to sell Memphis Depay, only to see that transfer fall through. TransfersChelsea close to finalising Aubameyang transfer – Paper Round22/08/2022 AT 22:32 Blaugrana boss Xavi Hernandez is believed to be keen to keep one of the two strikers, and Dutch forward Depay continues to be linked with his own move away.

However, The Athletic reports that Aubameyang is the subject of «intensive talks» between the two clubs ahead of a potential loan move that would see the 33-year-old reunite with his former Borussia Dortmund manager, Thomas Tuchel. The report adds that Aubameyang has suffered a broken jaw during a robbery at his home in Catalonia, and the prognosis could affect the outcome of the discussions.

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