Chelsea have signed Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – and are now said to be moving for one of his team-mates
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Chelsea have already tied a deal for Barcelona stiker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – and now, they're apparently enquiring about another Camp Nou hero.
The Blues have had a busy end to the transfer window, landing Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana and making an ambitious move for RB Leipzig wonderkid Josko Gvardiol. Aubameyang, rumoured for weeks, has joined for around £13 million.
But with Thomas Tuchel still wanting to add depth to his squad, Barça have apparently received another phone call from the German regarding one of their players.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rejoined former manager Thomas Tuchel, after working together at Borussia Dortmund (Image credit: Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Transfer guru Gerard Romero says that forward Memphis Depay has been talked about by Chelsea and that the west Londoners could launch a bid for the Dutchman – since he is unwanted by Barça.
Barcelona have had a frantic window with attackers joining left, right and centre. Ousmane Dembele returned from injury last season to sign a new contract this summer, joining Raphinha from Leeds United and Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in committing to Xavi's vision.
Where that leaves Depay is unclear. The former Manchester United No.7 moved to Catalonia on a free transfer at the culmination of his contract at Olympique Lyonnais last summer, starting the campaign as the first-choice striker for the Blaugrana.
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