Chelsea have today began new contacts to attempt to get the signing of a new striker over the line before deadline day hits this Thursday.
Thomas Tuchel has today been reiterating that he needs more signings this window, and we all know that he especially wants them in attack.
EXCL: Conor Gallagher was NOT offered to Everton and Chelsea want to keep him!
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is his first choice in attack, and Chelsea are doing their best to try and get that for him. This morning there was some reports throwing shade over Aubameyang and whether it will actually happen, due to concerns from Chelsea about the player and personal terms not being agreed.
🚨 EXCL: Chelsea send Wesley Fofana to USA for medical. Flew yesterday – owners decision for peace of mind. Move should be done by midweek➕#CFC have reservations over Aubameyang deal ➕ Gordon looking unlikely & more @TheAthleticUK #LCFC #FCBarcelona #EFC https://t.co/sN5PMs6aUV
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 29, 2022
However, Fabrizio Romano has dismissed those reports this afternoon and says negotiations continue.
Pierre Aubameyang deal. No issues on player side, negotiations are still ongoing between clubs — it wasn’t close to being agreed last week, it’s not off today. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Important meeting will take place in next 24h to decide how to proceed. Chelsea, insisting to include Alonso. pic.twitter.com/z7FFBs5821
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2022
And as well as that, Relevo say there are now ‘hot hours’ in this one as fresh new talks start today. They say Barcelona are optimistic of reaching an agreement and getting this one over the line.
Así está la operación salida en el Barça.
📌 Se reabre el caso de Pjanic. No se ha estrenado aún y podría salir ante la necesidad de generar margen salarial.
📌 Horas calientes por Aubameyang. El club, optimista de cara a sellar su traspaso al Chelsea. Hoy, nuevos contactos. pic.twitter.com/fdBHU8LmZu
— Relevo (@relevo) August 29, 2022
Chelsea will need Aubameyang so they need to push through the deal