Chelsea ‘on verge’ of agreeing player plus cash deal for forward – Reports
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea and Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are nearing a signing agreement.
The Blues’ most recent offer, which amounts to approximately €7.5 million plus Marcos Alonso in exchange for the Gabonese striker, has been presented, the English journalist tweeted.
Ornstein thinks the two teams are close to reaching a deal in which the player will sign a two-year contract with an optional third year.
He added that as the transaction nears completion, Aubameyang is now in Barcelona.
“Chelsea on verge of agreement to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Latest bid ~€7.5m + Marcos Alonso. Proposed deal 2+1y (y3 based on % of apps in y2). 33yo currently in Barcelona. Moving towards conclusion.”
Aubameyang is reportedly a priority signing for Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. The Blues need a new centre-forward after selling Timo Werner to RB Leipzig and loaning out Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan. Kai Havertz is playing as a makeshift forward at the moment with young Armando Broja as his backup.
The Blues are also ready to part ways with left-back Marcos Alonso, who joined the club back in 2016. He has won one Premier League, one Europa League, one FA Cup, one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup during his six-year stay at the club.
? Chelsea on verge of agreement to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Latest bid ~€7.5m + Marcos Alonso. Proposed deal 2+1y (y3 based on % of apps in y2). 33yo currently in Barcelona. Moving towards conclusion @TheAthleticUK #CFC #FCBarcelona https://t.co/ZiKsnQjGDO
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 1, 2022