The start of the new Premier League season more or less went haywire for Chelsea by Blues standards. That’s another reason why coach Thomas Tuchel is still looking for reinforcements. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to be a hot topic in London.
“Tuchel really wants him,” explained Sky Transfer expert Marc Behrenbeck on Monday in Transfer Update – die Show. It is an old acquaintance of the former BVB coach. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to move from Barcelona to Chelsea. And according to Behrenbeck, a transfer is “closer and closer” – the next few days are crucial.
The Gabonese is basically in agreement with the blues, even though he originally wanted to stay in Barcelona. Negotiations between the clubs are still ongoing. “All parties are optimistic,” explains Behrenbeck. A realistic transfer fee is 20 million euros plus bonuses.
Aubameyang only joined Barcelona in January
Aubameyang’s current contract with the Catalans runs until 2025. The 33-year-old only joined FC Barcelona last January. In 24 games he scored 13 times for the Spaniards. With Robert Lewandowski he now has new competition in attack.
Chelsea started the season with four points from three games and suffered a hearty 3-0 defeat by Leeds after a late blow in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham against Leeds. After the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, Chelsea would be in good hands with reinforcements in attack. Only under Christophe Galtier (97 games) did Aubameyang play more often than under Tuchel (95). More missions could be added soon.
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