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Manchester United, Chelsea or stay at Barcelona – best option for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is linked with Chelsea and Manchester United

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang never seems to be far from the news at the moment.

Not only has shock interest from both Chelsea and Manchester United emerged in the Barcelona forward, but the recently released All or Nothing Arsenal documentary has played out his messy exit from the Gunners to a global audience.

The former Gabon international has plenty to ponder, not least his future as the speculation continues to mount around him.

Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is linked with Chelsea and Manchester United

The forward fell out with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and joined the Spanish giants in January

The forward fell out with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and joined the Spanish giants in January

Aubameyang and Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a productive relationship at Borussia Dortmund

Aubameyang and Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a productive relationship at Borussia Dortmund

He only joined Barcelona from Arsenal in January but with the Catalan club desperate to raise funds with their well-publicised financial problems, a departure is a plausible outcome.

The Spanish side would rather Martin Braithwaite and Memphis Depay leave, but if either Chelsea or United make a sizable bid for Aubameyang then it is expected to be the former Gunners captain who departs.

The forward, who netted 11 times in 17 LaLiga games after his move last season, is reportedly relaxed about the situation, but the saga surrounding his future promises to be one of the more intriguing plots during the last few weeks of the transfer window.

Here, Sportsmail examines the options on the table for the 33-year-old …

The Barcelona star has plenty to ponder as speculation persists regarding his future

The Barcelona star has plenty to ponder as speculation persists regarding his future

Move to Chelsea and link up with Tuchel?

Thomas Tuchel’s side are desperate for a striker, with a void left in attack after Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner both departed Stamford Bridge.

Kai Havertz and new signing Raheem Sterling have looked bright in the opening two fixtures for the Blues up front, but neither have yet contributed a goal or an assist and Chelsea seem to be missing a focal point.

Therefore, it is likely that Aubemayang would come in and be an integral member of the team, and the interest from Chelsea is reported to be genuine.

Barcelona have slapped a £21million price tag on Aubameyang although Chelsea are expected to offer considerably less.

Along with the fact the 33-year-old would be heavily involved due to the dearth of striking options, a move to Stamford Bridge could make sense for a variety of reasons.

The Chelsea boss is keen to add a striker and his club are interested in the Barcelona forward

The Chelsea boss is keen to add a striker and his club are interested in the Barcelona forward

They are looking to fill a void in attack after letting both Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leave

They are looking to…

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