Todd Boehly has been handed a fresh dilemma regarding Chelsea's pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid AC Milan's latest decision. The Barcelona star has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his strike force.
football.london understand that talks with the Spanish side over the 33-year-old's sale are ongoing, though it remains to be seen whether the Gabon international favours a move to west London. It's said that the Blues boss is eager to reunite with the striker who prospered under his stewardship at Borussia Dortmund.
Tuchel has specifically identified Aubameyang as a priority signing before the summer transfer window slams shut. However, with AC Milan pulling the plug on a deal for Hakim Ziyech, Chelsea now look unlikely to unlock a windfall that can fund the former Arsenal captain's arrival.
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According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, the Rossoneri are out of the race to sign the Blues winger. Ziyech, who is valued at £25.4million by CIES Football Observatory, has been heavily linked with an exit from west London this summer and Milan looked like Moroccan's the most likely destination.
Despite a potential exit on the cards, Ziyech has always spoke highly on Tuchel. Speaking in March, the 29-year-old hailed his head coach for his management.
"He has a clear idea what he wants, how we want to play," he told the official Chelsea website. "He's bringing that to the group in a really good way. In defending wise we all have our responsibility and attacking we have our freedom to find spaces and create chances."
Ziyech, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2025, featured 23 times for the west Londoners in the Premier League last season directly contributing towards seven goals. Despite a campaign hampered by injuries, the winger impressed when called upon though due to the nature of the squad's competition he was often sidelined.
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