Chelsea close to finalising deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Marcos Alonso going other way - report

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that will see defender Marcos Alonso head in the opposite direction, according to reports. The former Arsenal front man has been heavily linked with the Blues during their hunt for a Romelu Lukaku replacement this summer, and a deadline day move looks likely.

Ad The Athletic report that an agreement has almost been reached for a part-exchange deal that will see Chelsea pay €7.5 million (£6.5m) and include Alonso. TransfersTransfer Deadline Day: All the done deals across Europe's biggest leagues2 HOURS AGO Aubameyang will sign a two-year deal with the option of a third, based on appearances.

However, one unexpected hiccup has emerged, as the outlet says the 33-year-old had his jaw broken when his home in Barcelona was burgled on Sunday. The injury, sustained as Aubameyang tried to protect his family, could keep the striker on the sidelines for several weeks.

Ronaldo, De Jong, Aubameyang and more — five players who could still move Transfer Deadline Day LIVE — Chelsea 'on verge' of Auba deal, Liverpool, City, Arsenal on hunt Chelsea launch late €50m bid for Alvarez, player wants move — report The Gabon international only joined Barca from Arsenal in January, and has a deal until 2025 at Camp Nou. He made an impressive impact in Spain, scoring 13 goals in 24 appearances in all competitions, but now looks set for a swift return to the Premier League.

Aubameyang’s record in England is strong – he scored 68 goals in 128 games in the English top-flight for the Gunners and shared the Golden Boot with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah in 2018/19 after hitting the net 22 times. He departed the Emirates with an FA Cup winners’ medal to his name and will now