The Arsenal captain has been linked with a move away from Emirates for some time now.
A poor season currently finds the Gunners wallowing in tenth position, ten points off the top four.
Aubameyang has been Arsenal's main source of goals, scoring 14 in 22 league games so far this season.
The Catalan giants are believed to be looking for a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.
But the reigning La Liga champions are aware it won't be easy to prize Arsenal's star man away.
It's understood that the north London club are resolute that they will not sell their captain as they seek to rebuild and improve, not just this season but in years to come.
The report states that Barcelona will now have to depend on Aubameyang's position and whether he's willing to force a move.
The initial indication is that the Gabonese forward is open to a transfer and has greenlit La Blaugrana's approach.
It was only a draw – but was the comeback against Chelsea the sign of a new Arsenal?
