Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has taken Barcelona by surprise by flying to Catalunya without his proposed move from Arsenal being confirmed, but manager Xavi has already spoken with the forward.
Aubameyang remains intent on a Barca switch, on loan until the end of the season, having not played a minute for Arsenal since December 6.
The deal for the 32-year-old was hanging in the balance, though did not hinge directly on the ability of the La Liga side to find a taker for out-of-favour forward Ousmane Dembele.
