Premier League side Chelsea have agreed on a deal in principle with Barcelona to sign former Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The agreed fee is £12m for Aubameyang to join Chelsea, with the Blues expected to seal the deal before the end of the transfer window today.
It also includes a swap deal for Marcos Alonso.
Ace football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano tweeted:
Chelsea and Barcelona have now reached an agreement in principle for Pierre Aubameyang! €14m fee plus Marcos Alonso to Barça included — now finalizing details. #CFC Aubameyang is expected to fly to London in the upcoming hours, once details are resolved.
Fabrizio Romao later confirmed the move:Pierre Aubameyang to Chelsea and Marcos Alonso to Barça: here we go! Full agreement completed. €14m fee to Barcelona. #DeadlineDay More: Aubameyang will fly to London around 5pm! Two year deal + one more option. Alonso in Spain to undergo medical and sign three year deal.
