Aubameyang arrives in Barcelona as he edges closer to loan deal
PICTURED: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrives in Barcelona as Arsenal striker edges closer to loan deal – with Gabon forward willing to take reduction in £350,000-a-week salary as Catalan directors discuss how to fit him into their salary cap
- Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is closing in on a loan move to Barcelona
- The 32-year-old was pictured arriving in Catalonia on transfer deadline day
- Barca directors are discussing how to fit the Gabon striker into their salary cap
- Aubameyang is willing to take a cut on his £350,000-a-week salary
- Barcelona’s decision also does not hinge on the departure of Ousmane Dembele
Barcelona finance directors have held discussions this morning about how to fit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into their salary cap as the Gabon forward was pictured in Catalonia on Monday morning.
The Arsenal striker is still hoping to finalise his loan and is willing to take a reduction in his estimated £350,000-a-week salary to make it happen if necessary.
And in a photo circulating on social media on transfer deadline day, the 32-year-old was already reportedly in Barcelona posing for photos as a temporary deal until the end of the season continues to be discussed.
Barcelona directors are discussing how to fit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into their salary cap, as the Arsenal striker arrived in Catalonia on Monday morning (right)
Aubameyang is close to joining Xavi’s LaLiga giants in a loan deal until the end of the season
Barcelona’s decision does not hinge on the departure of Ousmane Dembele but losing his wages would make their financial equation easier to solve.
Dembele’s representatives remain in contact with Paris St Germain over a potential transfer.
Barcelona have been asking for a £16.5m fee but are open to proposals. Swaps with players have been dismissed so far with names such as Ángel Di María, Mauro Icardi and Juan Bernat all floated.
Eddie Nketiah is likely to stay at Arsenal should Aubameyang depart, despite a request from Crystal Palace.
Barcelona’s decision on Aubameyang does not hinge on the departure of Ousmane Dembele
Arsenal have been looking to move Aubameyang on ever since he was dropped from the squad by coach Mikel Arteta and stripped of the captaincy following a breach of discipline.
Barcelona have had a busy transfer window, signing Spain striker Ferran Torres from Manchester City for £55million, despite the much publicised financial problems which forced them to part ways with Lionel Messi last year.
They have also brought Adama Traore back to the club where he began his career, on a loan deal from Wolves.
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