Yesterday, reports began to surface that Chelsea were now getting very close to agreeing a deal to sign one of Thomas Tuchel’s priority targets this summer.
Many expected yesterday to be the decisive day for a breakthrough to be reached, but still, the saga continues.
Aubameyang to Chelsea is now very close and is a straight-cash deal. https://t.co/QCY6eWLjN0
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 25, 2022
Chelsea to increase their offer for Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana as confidence builds that a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can be completed
@mcgrathmike @JPercyTelegraph#TelegraphFootball https://t.co/1uG4JcS4YX
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) August 25, 2022
Chelsea and Barcelona have still not reached an agreement for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to join the London club this summer, being Tuchel’s priority in attack.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the agreement is not there yet, but the talks and ‘strategy game’ continues on. It seemingly appears that Chelsea are still trying to put Marcos Alonso in as part of the deal, but Barcelona consider that part of a separate deal.
Chelsea and Barcelona remain in contact for Pierre Aubameyang but no clubs agreement reached yet. Strategy game continues, talk still on. #CFC
Chelsea insisting to include Marcos Alonso while Barça consider that as separated deal. No breakthrough in talks… yet. pic.twitter.com/caQYTjkvEA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2022
If Chelsea ARE playing a strategy game at this stage of the window, then it is a hugely risky game to be playing. It’s clear that Tuchel wants Aubameyang, and it is clear that Chelsea need further signings. They need to start getting some deals over the line now rather than playing games.