Aubameyang has not but been made obtainable on the market or mortgage however his title has been talked about throughout negotiations with Atletico over Felix, who’s becoming a member of Chelsea on a six-month mortgage deal that may see the Blues pay his £270,000-a-week wages in full.
Aubameyang has not began for Chelsea since November 6 and Kai Havertz is more and more favoured by supervisor Graham Potter.
Having solely moved to Stamford Bridge in a £12million change from Barcelona final summer time, the previous Arsenal striker remains to be eager to combat for his place.
Having already performed for Barca this season, the Gabon striker could be unable to play for a 3rd European membership this season as a consequence of FIFA registration guidelines, however a summer time transfer is feasible.
Diego Simeone has requested Atletico for ahead replacements for Felix and Matheus Cunha, who has joined Wolves. Atletico are additionally considered weighing up a transfer for Barcelona’s Memphis Depay.
Aubameyang scored 13 targets in 24 video games for Barcelona throughout a six-month spell final season and is extremely regarded in Spain.
Aubameyang was final trip subbed instead.
/ Chelsea FC by way of Getty PhotosAt Chelsea although, he has simply three targets in 15 video games this season and has struggled since Thomas Tuchel was sacked, with a lot of his appearances coming from the bench.
The mortgage signing of Felix may additionally impression the futures of Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech, who’re prepared to go away Chelsea and have lower than 18 months left on their present contracts.
Felix will probably be Chelsea’s fourth January signing, having already introduced in Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos.