Aubameyang to Chelsea: How much will Barcelona striker cost?
Robin Bairner
- 1 Sept 2022 09:29 BST
- 3 min read
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the close of the summer transfer window.
Aubameyang only left London in January, when he completed another dramatic Deadline Day move as he departed Arsenal for Barca.
Although he enjoyed a relatively smooth start for the Catalans, their big-spending summer has seen him fall out of their first-team plans. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s financial restrictions mean that they are primed to sell him.
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Chelsea are the club that has ultimately won the race for the Gabon international star.
The latest reports suggest that he will sign a two-year deal with the club, with the possibility of a third depending on his appearances.
Alonso swap deal is on
FootballTransfers reported previously that there were two main routes for Chelsea to go down in terms of getting a transfer over the line. The Blues were pushing for a swap deal instead of a straight cash move, and it appears that they will get their wish.
Chelsea are offering Marcos Alonso as part of a package to will reportedly cost them between €7-10 million in cash for Aubameyang.
This is a deal that is set to suit all parties. Chelsea will get the forward option that they desperately crave after a frustrating start to the season, while Barcelona will secure the arrival of a left-back they have had their eye on for much of the summer.
Meanwhile, long-standing Barca star Jordi Alba has been linked with a possible loan to Inter, which could only come to fruition if the Catalans make a left-back signing first. Alonso would be a logical addition to their ranks in this case.
It promises to be a busy day for Barcelona, with numerous issues still to resolve, and it is in their interest to get the Aubameyang deal out of the way early.
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