Chelsea 'negotiating' deal for £25m star at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are ‘still negotiating’ and ‘hoping for a compromise’ as Thomas Tuchel doubles down in his efforts to lure Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Stamford Bridge, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.

The west Londoners have spent more than £180million since the transfer window reopened for business, but head coach Tuchel could still add further reinforcements ahead of the September 1 deadline.

According to The Athletic, Chelsea have submitted a proposal to sign Aubameyang from La Liga giants Barcelona.

The report suggests the Blues have launched a £15million bid which would also see left-back Marcos Alonso, who has already made it clear that he wants to join the Nou Camp outfit, head in the opposite direction.

It is understood that Chelsea are optimistic that Aubameyang will be on their books by the time the transfer window slams shut.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the 33-year-old has agreed personal terms with Tuchel’s side and talks between his representatives and Barcelona were pencilled in for last Friday.

The respected Italian journalist has claimed that the 63-cap Gabon international’s current employers would rather negotiate a straight cash deal.

Jacobs understands that Barcelona are keen to recoup £25million for Aubameyang, but there are still doubts over whether head coach Xavi would sanction his departure.

Although the journalist feels that Chelsea are not interested in reaching that figure, he believes the west Londoners remain locked in discussions.

Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “It remains to be seen whether or not Barcelona and Xavi, in particular, will let him go.

“From the club’s point of view at Barcelona, they are intent on holding out for a fee of somewhere around the £25million mark.

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