Chelsea have been handed major blow in their mission to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer despite Barcelona's well-documented financial troubles. The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his strike force following the departure of Romelu Lukaku.
football.london understand that the west Londoners are considering a move for the Gabon international. It's said that the Blues boss is eager to reunite with the striker who prospered under his stewardship at Borussia Dortmund.
Tuchel has specifically identified Aubameyang as a priority acquisition before the summer transfer window slams shut. football.london also understand that talks with Barcelona over the striker's sale are ongoing, though it remains to be seen whether the former Arsenal talisman favours a move to Chelsea.
