Xavi says Aubameyang is not for sale

Aubameyang at the USA pre-season tour with Barcelona

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has declared Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang non-transferrable. The coach does not want the striker to leave and his departure will not be negotiated. He considers that Auba performed at an exceptional level. Auba became the top scorer in the last six months of La Liga after arriving in the January transfer market.

According to Sport, Aubameyang also has no intention of leaving right now. He is very comfortable living with his family who already lived near Barcelona before his arrival. He fought to come and wants to fulfill his contract. The one who does have a clear path to leave at moment, with an offer from Juventus is Memphis Depay.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona for Aubameyang as they are interested in signing the striker before the transfer window closes.

Aubameyang and Thomas Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund

Chelsea have already acquired the services of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City but Thomas Tuchel is eager to add another forward to his ranks following the departure of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan.

The Blues' haven't tabled an official offer for the former Arsenal captain. However, Thomas Tuchel has encouraged them to do so as he has a close relationship with Aubameyang from their time at Dortmund.

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly in Barcelona to meet FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly held talks with Barcelona chiefs earlier this summer over potential transfers as well as institutional issues. Boehly has had a mixed transfer market so far.

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