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Chelsea push for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a stopgap to sign long-term target Christian Nkunku next summer

Chelsea are reportedly hoping to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a short-term option until Christian Nkunku becomes available.

West London club reportedly Pierre He-Emerick He met with Aubameyang's agent to hold transfer talks on Thursday.

The Blues are keen to get the former Arsenal skipper, 33, back into his league in the Premier League before the January transfer window closes.

Boss Thomas Tuchel spent two seasons managing Aubameyang at Borussia Dortmund. 

and owner Todd Boley said Romelu Lukaku and Timo WernerAfter leaving, I'm about to issue a checkbook for No9.

The Telegraph reports that whileChelsea have increased interest in the striker, their long-term hopes lie elsewhere. increase.

Top target Nkunku is currently unavailable ashas agreed to extend his contract with RB Leipzig.

Nkunku, 24, has made 50 appearances. He was one of the most effective attackers in European football last season, scoring 35 goals and 19 goals.

This strong form saw him move to some of Europe's biggest clubs for £80 million . }

Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain all said they were interested in signing the Frenchman. It is

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However, these plans have been put on hold since  {53 RB Leipzig have announced a two-year contract extension until 2026.

AC Milan's Rafael Leo and Stuttgart's Sasa Karajic are also said to be future targets for the Blues.

Meanwhile, US manager Greg Berhalter has claimed that Christian Pulisic will play in Tuchel's starting line-up.

Despite concerns over playing time, Verhalter said the American winger would be forced into ahead of his World Cup in November.