Chelsea interested in signing Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Report

Chelsea will reportedly make a move to sign Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in summer transfer window. Frank Lampard has been vocal about Chelsea's need for a striker as y are w planning to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to fill void. It was reported that Chelsea wanted to sign PSG's Edinson Cavani in winter but striker denied ir offer. Frank Lampard took over a young Chelsea side and has fared decently in his first season. Chelsea have options up front with players like Olivier Giroud, Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi in ir squad, but Frank Lampard is reportedly looking to bring in a goalscorer of Aubameyang's calibre.

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Aubameyang transfer: Gabon striker to switch sides in London?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is only on contract with Arsenal till 2021 and striker is yet to extend his deal with Gunners. Arsenal will have two options in front of m - to sell Aubameyang for cash in summer transfer window or to let him go for free in next. Arsenal will likely to choose first option amid cash crunch courtesy of Premier League suspension. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could reportedly cost Chelsea around £50 million. 30-year-old striker is on a £200,000-a-week salary with Arsenal and Chelsea will have to match bracket to convince Aubameyang to join m. 

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Aubameyang transfer: Premier League or LaLiga?

However, Chelsea are expected to face competition from LaLiga giants Barcelona in ir race to sign Aubameyang. Barcelona are looking to replace ing Luis Suarez and have reportedly looked at Gabon striker to fill Suarez's shoes. Barcelona are also interested in signing Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez.

According to reports, Arsenal will offer Aubayemang a raise in his ws from £200,000 a week to £350,000 a week. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stated that he will do ‘as much as he can’ to convince Aubameyang to stay at Arsenal. Aubameyang has scored  61 goals in 97 games for Arsenal since 2018.

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