What will happen to Aubameyang if he joins Chelsea

Former Liverpool star, John Barnes has predicted Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to be a plus to the Blues if he eventually moves to Stamford Bridge.

Aubameyang has continued to be linked with a return to the EPL and there are claims it could happen in a matter of hours with the Blues and the Catalans set to reach an agreement for him.

Coach Thomas Tuchel is keen on adding the former Arsenal star to his squad having coached him at Dortmund.

Speaking on reports linking Aubameyang with a move to Chelsea, Barnes told BonusCodeBets: “A fully focused and committed Aubameyang would be a plus for them [Chelsea].

“It depends on his attitude. You saw the attitude at Arsenal, and obviously, at Barcelona, I don’t know what is going on.”

He added, “You see Sterling play up front sometimes and Havertz. They haven’t got that focal point, and I think that focal point, because of the way Tuchel wants to play, would be much more direct and quick and mobile than a Lukaku.

“Obviously, Werner would have been ideal in terms of the profile. He’s very mobile and quick, but his finishing ability is not (like) Aubameyang’s.

“So I think he is looking for that kind of centre forward. A Thierry Henry type, and I think that a fully focused Aubameyang that is fully committed would be that.”