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Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang drops Barcelona transfer hint

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action against Tottenham in February.

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hinted he could return to former club Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

Aubameyang has endured a difficult season at Stamford Bridge, with just three goals in 23 appearances for the Blues in 2022-23.

With opportinities limited despite Chelsea's terrible form this term, the Gabon forward seems certain to leave the west London club this summer.

Asked by DjamLife where he will play next, the 33-year-old said: "No idea. We'll see. I like Barça."

Aubameyang had a brief but successful spell at Barcelona in 2022 after leaving Arsenal in the Januaru transfer window.

The former Borussia Dortmund attacker scored 13 goals in 23 appearances for the Catalan club, before returning to the Premier League last summer.

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Chelsea have been linked with Southampton's talented teenager Romeo Lavia, who could leave the south-coast club if the Saints are relegated to the Championship this month.

Meanwhile, former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over at Stamford Bridge this summer and could target a move for striker Harry Kane.

The Blues definitely need to sign a striker and former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is another player who has been touted for a move to west London this summer.

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