Aubameyang's current Arsenal contract runs out in 2021 and if no agreement for an extension is made before the end of summer, it's believed he will be sold.
However, the suspension of elite football in England because of coronavirus has thrown a spanner in the works in terms of clarity for players.
The postponement is threatening Aubameyang's contract running into it's final year before the season is finished.
Chelsea will have to overcome competition from Barcelona if they are to land Aubamyang, but the Catalans' are focusing on another target first.
The Gabonese striker is understood to be seen as a more affordable option if Las Blaugranas were to fail in their pursuit of Lautaro Martinez.
If Chelsea were to fail in their pursuit of Aubameyang, it's reported that they could return their attention to Lyon forward Moussa Dembele.
It's understood that Chelsea courted Dembele in the January transfer window, but their approaches were met with rejection from the Ligue 1 outfit.
Although, it's thought Lyon would be willing to listen to offers in the summer as they look to sell while Dembele's stock is high.
