Chelsea backed to complete ‘£25m’ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing after journalist’s update – pundit
Alan Hutton has claimed Chelsea could sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the transfer window closes tomorrow (1 September).
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Tottenham and Aston Villa right-back said the 33-year-old’s wages could be a problem for the Blues.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano (30 August) there is no full agreement in place between Thomas Tuchel’s side and Barcelona.
The sides are said to be having another meeting to discuss the transfer.
The forward currently has three years remaining on his contract at the Nou Camp.
Aubameyang joined the Spanish giants from Arsenal in January.
When asked if Tuchel’s side could complete a move for the striker, Hutton told Football Insider: “The way Chelsea are going it might just happen.
“They seem to be linked with everybody and anybody in this transfer window. Some strange decisions but I think they do need that striker.
“With [Romelu] Lukaku leaving, I know [Raheem] Sterling has come in and hit the ground running, scoring goals. [Kai] Havertz has looked good as that false nine.
“I think if they do have that number nine they’ll start picking up results. But the fee and wages, I think they were talking about £20/£25million which is relatively high. He can keep himself fit, he’s still scoring goals but I think wages will be through the roof.
“Is it worth it? Signing him on a two or three year deal when he’s already 33 years old? It’ll be an interesting one but I do think they need a striker.“
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