Chelsea have been handed a major boost in the race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the striker reportedly ready to leave Barcelona. The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his strike force.
football.london understand that the Blues submitted a £22million bid for the former Arsenal captain on Wednesday evening. It's believed that talks with the Spanish giants over Aubameyang's sale are ongoing.
It's also understood that Tuchel is eager to reunite with the Gabon international, who prospered under the German's stewardship at Borussia Dortmund. The Chelsea boss is said to have specifically identified the striker as a priority signing before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.
