Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer and the striker has broken his silence.
[The Chelsea boss has specifically identified the striker](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/aubameyang-barcelona-chelsea-transfer-tuchel-24772148) as a priority signing before the window slams shut at the end of the month. Barcelona fans have since been pleased with the striker to stay at the Camp Nou. [Aubameyang](https://www.football.london/all-about/pierre-emerick-aubameyang), who prospered under the German's stewardship at Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, football.london understand that the Blues [submitted a £22million bid](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-aubameyang-ronaldo-tuchel-24788279) for the former Arsenal captain on Wednesday evening. They always stay your players in a way, Auba is one of these guys." The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer as Thomas Tuchel looks to add to his wealth of attacking options.
Aubameyang is thought to have played his final game for Barcelona last night in a friendly against Manchester City, with the striker giving what looked like ...
[a fee of £18.6million and £4.2million in add-ons had been accepted](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-and-barcelona-reach-advanced-negotiations-for-pierre-emerick-aubameyang) for Aubameyang by the Catalan club, who are said to be still unable to register new signing Jules Kounde due to financial issues, so a deal for them would be important for the injection of some extra funds. There has been no official word that a deal has been fully agreed between the 33-year old and Chelsea but with the player believed to be travelling out of Barcelona today, it may only be a matter of time before we see some confirmation. [move to SW6](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1562744398441353218?s=20&t=wtKFlOQny1nV8Gm8sgWTsQ) is about to be completed as there is a belief that he is now at the airport. The match ended 3-3 and Aubameyang had the look of a player who knew he was leaving after the game when he thanked the fans for their support. Reports are emerging this morning that Chelsea are edging nearer to the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the player spotted at Barcelona Airport this morning. The friendly had been organised to raise funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness as the two clubs honoured former Barcelona coach and player Juan Carlos Unzue who was diagnosed with the illness two years ago.
The former Arsenal man looks set to be back in the Premier League.
Aside from Aubameyang, Chelsea remain in the hunt for Everton winger Anthony Gordon and Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. In his previous spell in the Premier League, Aubameyang made a total of 163 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 92 times. As a result, Aubameyang will see his opportunities severely limited, something that he isn’t willing to accept. In Dortmund, there was never an issue.” “There was always straight away this close bond. [Chelsea](https://www.sportbible.com/chelsea) have reportedly agreed a deal to sign striker [Pierre Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.sportbible.com/pierre-emerick-aubameyang) from [Barcelona](https://www.sportbible.com/barcelona).
Former Liverpool star, John Barnes has predicted Chelsea target, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to be a plus to the Blues should he eventually join the west.
“So I think he is looking for that kind of centre forward. Hence, a move for Aubameyang is likely. He added, “You see Sterling play up front sometimes and Havertz.
CHELSEA are approaching crunch time in their pursuit of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
[Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hit back at reports that he was at the airport to fly to London and complete his [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) switch this week. Tuchel has favoured Kai Havertz up top so far this season but he also has an exciting young option in Armando Broja waiting for his chance from the bench. The Gabonese and Thomas Tuchel have already worked together at Borussia Dortmund, where Aubameyang enjoyed one of the most prolific spells of his career. [£25million](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/25/barcelona-respond-to-chelseas-increased-offer-for-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-17240499/), which is significantly more than Chelsea want to invest. Aubameyang addressed the rumours on social media, saying: "Sometimes people forget there is life as well, not only football!!!" The Blues and La Blaugrana have been locked into negotiations for Aubameyang for some time without achieving a breakthrough.
The Barcelona attacker has been a subject of interest for Chelsea, who are keen on signing the forward by the end of the month. The Premier League giants ...
However, Barcelona have no intention to offload their player for that meagre price, especially considering his form since the start of the year. Chelsea were initially keen on including him as part of the deal, but Barcelona were not interested in such an agreement. The Blues’ initial offer stood at around €15 million, but they are ready to incorporate an additional €5 million.