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Chelsea in talks with Borussia Dortmund over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang move after missing out on Romelu Lukaku

ANTONIO CONTE is desperate for a new No.9 with Diego Costa expected to leave and is said to be eyeing up a move for Gabon striker

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CHELSEA are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over the potential signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports in Spain.

However, they face serious competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who have been long-term admirers of the Gabon international.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a target for both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Gemain
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a target for both Chelsea and Paris Saint-GemainCredit: EPA
Chelsea missed out on Romelu Lukaku, who signed for Manchester United
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Chelsea missed out on Romelu Lukaku, who signed for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

Antonio Conte is desperate to bring in a big-name striker with Diego Costa on his way out of Stamford Bridge — likely back to Atletico Madrid — and having seen No.1 target Romelu Lukaku join Manchester United.

report that Chelsea are in talks with Aubameyang, who was the Bundesliga’s leading marksman last season.

The 28-year-old looked on course to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian for a whopping £71million.

Conte is also a big fan of Alvaro Morata, and the Blues were ready to make a £70m bid.

However, having failed to secure a move to Old Trafford, the Spain international could now be set to stay at the Bernabeu and fight for his place next season.

The Chelsea boss still fancies the former Juventus striker, but he is looking at alternatives.

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang celebrates German Cup success with BVB
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Pierre Emerick Aubameyang celebrates German Cup success with BVBCredit: Reuters
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was top scorer in Bundesliga last season
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was top scorer in Bundesliga last seasonCredit: Reuters
Diego Costa is certain to leave Chelsea this season and return to Atletico Madrid
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Diego Costa is certain to leave Chelsea this season and return to Atletico MadridCredit: PA:Press Association

Aubameyang had looked set to join PSG earlier in the window, but talks between the Ligue 1 giants and Dortmund continue.

The former AC Milan striker is almost certain to leave the Westfalenstadion this summer.

Having joined in 2013, he has scored an impressive 120 goals in 189 appearances.



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