Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang risks being dropped from Barcelona’s Europa League squad after Arsenal exit

Barcelona are facing a dilemma over their Europa League squad registration following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s arrival.

Aubameyang joined Barca in the closing stages of the transfer window and although his move is yet to be officially confirmed by the club, the striker trained with his new teammates on Tuesday.

As well as landing Aubameyang, Barca have also signed Dani Alves, Ferran Torres and Adama Traore before their campaign in the Europa League begins later this month.

But Barca, who will play Napoli in their knockout tie, will be forced to leave one of their new arrivals out of their squad due to UEFA regulations, which allow only three new registered signings before the competition resumes.

Arsenal have allowed Aubameyang to join Barcelona on a free transfer in order to get his £350,000-a-week salary off the books. By doing this the Gunners will save around £20m by terminating the striker’s deal, which still had another 18 months left to run.

Speaking on Tuesday, Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed that Aubameyang could be presented to supporters on Tuesday alongside Adama Traore.

‘I like to give good news rather than bad news. Some good news is the end to our winter transfer market,’ said Laporta.

‘We will present Adama Traore tomorrow and, if everything continues well, we will also present Aubameyang.’

Meanwhile, Laporta also indicated that Dembele would not feature for Barcelona again, despite failing to secure a move away from Camp Nou before the deadline on Monday.

‘Dembele was a big investment, with a big salary. He has been one of the last minute situations. We offered him an extension, but he wanted a better offer in economic terms,’ said Laporta.

‘His agent decided to stay in silence and this, of course, has