According to Sky Sports writer Michael Bridge, the signing of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by Chelsea this summer "wouldn't surprise."
After losing Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to Inter Milan and RB Leipzig, respectively, the Blues are rumored to be looking for striking reinforcements.
What is the most recent Aubameyang-related news?
Even though Aubameyang only joined Barcelona in January, trade expert Fabrizio Romano claimed Chelsea is "now considering" making a move for him.
It’s claimed that ‘discussions’ have already taken place with the 33-year-old as Thomas Tuchel steps up his efforts to bring a new striker into Stamford Bridge before the window closes on September 1.
Romano has now confirmed, however, that Barcelona will only permit one of Memphis Depay or Aubameyang to leave Camp Nou.
Both players have fallen down Xavi's pecking order since Robert Lewandowski joined from Bayern Munich, but the Poland international will still require a back-up in what is expected to be a crowded season.
How has Bridge characterized Aubameyang?
Whether it's Depay or Aubameyang, Bridge predicted that they would look to add someone in an interview with GiveMeSport.
“Barcelona are such a curious case, and they’re still looking to bring in Bernardo Silva even though we read one day that they’re trying to get players to take wage cuts, taking some of their own players to court, it’s unbelievable what’s going on at Barcelona Football Club.
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