We are 10 days away from the end of this Summer’s transfer window. There has been a lot of big monet moves, eye catching free transfers and exodus from clubs. However transfer rumours don’t ever go away even when the door is slammed shut. Such rumour has followed Arsenal captain ever since last season. A poor 2020/21 campaign by his standars amid reports of a rift with manager Mikel Arteta doesn’t bode well for the Gabonese in North London right now. Barcelona have been the latest club mentioned in a long list of suitors.
Messi’s move to PSG has created a huge void in their attack, one which manager Ronald Koeman is desperate to fill. The Aubameyang pursuit comes on the back of having signed forwards Depay and Aguero, Dembele, Fati and Braithwaite also remain in the squad while Coutinho and Segi Roberto also have attacking acumen. Aubameyang May not necessarily fit into a team that has revolved around La Pulga for a little above 12 years. Messi burst onto the scene as a teen whose talent was evident but it wasn’t until he took the no.10 shirt that the balon d’ ors started flowing, 7 managers later Barca have a problem Aubameyang can’t solve and Koeman should know this. Aubameyang’s style of play is in contrast with the cules set up. The former Borussia Dortmund man plays as a point striker but enjoys flexibilty to roam around the front three, cutting in from left or right which he is actually also good at.
The question is – Will Ronald Koeman be willing to give Aubameyang this freedom and notwithstanding the presence of the aforementioned forwards?? OR Will Arsenal’s no.14 join a long list of Barcelona flops??
Ronald Koeman has a 65.45% win rate at Barcelona
The Barcelona’s financial situation suggests that adding a player who won’t be a fantastic investment or commercial success due to differences in playing styles of club and player will be woeful for business.
