Barcelona are in advanced talks with Arsenal over the loan signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The two clubs have not agreed the deal yet, but there is increased confidence it can be completed before the transfer window closes on Monday night.
The deal would see Aubameyang move to the Nou Camp until the end of the season.
Barcelona would not have an option to make Aubameyang's switch permanent, and discussions continue over how much of the forward's wages they would cover.
Juventus also wanted to sign Aubameyang but their move was dependent on Atletico Madrid agreeing to cut Alvaro Morata's loan spell short. As it stands, Morata will stay at Juventus.
Arsenal are willing to allow Aubameyang to leave after stripping him of the captaincy in December following a disciplinary issue.
The 32-year-old has not played for the club since December 6, and was left out of their squad for their warm-weather training camp in Dubai this week.
Sky Sports News reported earlier in the window that the 32-year-old would prefer a move to a top European club if a deal could be agreed.
Marseille, Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan all expressed an interest, while Saudi Arabian clubs Al Nassr and Al Hilal made loan offers with obligations to buy.
More to follow....
'Arsenal need a striker'
Paul Merson told Sky Sports:
"If Alexandre Lacazette puts the open goal chance away against Burnley, it is job done and no one is moaning at all.
"Everyone would be talking about how good a result that would have been for Arsenal with a clean sheet too. It's 1-0 to the Arsenal and everything is great. But he misses an open goal and all of a sudden, they have only scored one goal in January, which came in their best performance by a mile.
"That's the problem Arsenal have. You are not going to win too much without a centre forward.
"I know people will say Manchester City do, but they still have to win the Champions League playing with a false nine. They also have superstars all over the pitch and are probably the only team in the world that could do that.
"So, Arsenal need a centre forward."
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luzaclrsy
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If the team create the chance for him he will score goals
well i do hope you're on target with that Barcelona right now need to up their game and prove themselves and move to the top of the table I'm hoping for better results cant see a great team to be where they are right now as a female fan I support them all the way 🙌
BillyDedon
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yes we need number 9 but fo you seriously think hes the right guy ,,,,playing in EPL is a bit fast paced and we will have to wait and see how it pans out ,,,
If the team create the chance for him he will score goals
luzaclrsy
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No reg we need a number 9 like him
yes we need number 9 but fo you seriously think hes the right guy ,,,,playing in EPL is a bit fast paced and we will have to wait and see how it pans out ,,,
dee_59
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At last someone is interested in Auba.
Kezbdkmrs
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It’s pretty bad for Barca that they are looking to take a 32 yr old striker Arsenal don’t want.
just like man u take on Cavani that is more older,you make a lot of sense when you are not talking.
Samoyastic
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we are now buying flops, hmmmmmmm
butux2020
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barca are now buying scrap
cemabpruyz
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It’s pretty bad for Barca that they are looking to take a 32 yr old striker Arsenal don’t want.
Luebmruy
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the fact tht there is a discussion abt this loan deal...only means one thing tht there is another striker coming in at Arsenal. once the terms with the new striker be sorted out....the loan wud be announced
You’re very right. I believe Arteta won’t let Auba go without getting a new striker in.
zayaklmprs
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cool
Cubaeoptz
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the fact tht there is a discussion abt this loan deal...only means one thing tht there is another striker coming in at Arsenal. once the terms with the new striker be sorted out....the loan wud be announced
BillyDedon
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Barca this is crazy move you gonna regret this
No reg we need a number 9 like him
Jasiknpuyz
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Same story AF
voselmnosu
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Arsenal is a flop
tyyvfdf
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While AF is tell its readers barca can't sign players for one reason or another, this isn't what I'm seeing. Barca are making moves and for whatever reason they are getting the players registered. AF please get your facts right. *barca can't buy players because they're in debt...wrong *barca can't register players...wrong. 2 so far in the January transfer window and talks about a third one
luzaclrsy
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Barca this is crazy move you gonna regret this
Peterbreezy41
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Am not supporting this move at all
jomdimnrz
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Buy him
Suycdmtz
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let aba go... he no longer contribute to the team anymore... arsenal should get a better strikers
Timcilpty
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What about defence? First Barca should strengthen defence!!!!
Elvis_Lifede_LiKi
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Let him go gain his Mojo again,
visabknrz
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What about defence? First Barca should strengthen defence!!!!
Rakbelmotu
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yes Barca is Barca no matter what.