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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal deal stalling as Chelsea fail to land Tottenham ace
TOTTENHAM have rejected Chelsea’s approach for Fernando Llorente - causing a delay in the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang move to Arsenal.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrives at Dortmund airport
Chelsea want another striker before tomorrow’s deadline and will not let Michy Batshauyi leave for Borussia Dortmund until someone is signed.
And, according to the Daily Mirror, the Blues have seen a bid knocked back for Llorente.
The Tottenham ace is back on Antonio Conte’s radar after he missed out on him in the summer.
And if Chelsea can get a striker in they will Batshauyi leave Dortmund which will turn the screw on the Aubameyang deal.
The Gabon ace has seen his move to Arsenal stall despite a fee and contractual terms being agreed.
Antonio Conte has failed to land Fernando Llorente from Tottenham
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move to Arsenal is stalling after Chelsea failed to sign Llorente
Arsenal are still hoping to add Aubameyang to their ranks this month but the deal is going to the wire.
Chelsea meanwhile are looking at a deal for Olivier Giroud and Llorente.
Conte has been frustrated this month and wants another striker to help their top four challenge.
Chelsea have tried to sign Fernando Llorente
He does not trust Batshauyi despite his FA Cup double at the weekend and wants another back up for Alvaro Morata.
Llorente and Giroud are their top targets after the move for Edin Dzeko fell though.
They are expected to complete the signing of left-back Emerson Palmieri today though.
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