Reports suggest Aubameyang might leave Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, with Milan and Galatasaray showing interest.

Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) vies with Chelsea's Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 2, 2023. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) vies with Chelsea’s Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 2, 2023. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, currently with Chelsea, could potentially be moving to a club in Saudi Arabia.
  • Milan and Galatasaray have made contact with Chelsea about a possible transfer for Aubameyang.
  • Aubameyang’s potential move could significantly reshape the summer transfer market.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, currently with Chelsea is on the move again but where he ends up is still unknown. Rumours are swirling that teams from Saudi Arabia have shown interest in the forward, with million-dollar offers on the table, according to the Evening Standard.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Despite Aubameyang’s dream to return to Barcelona this summer, the move may have hit a stumbling block due to issues ensuring the registration of new signings at the Camp Nou.

With this uncertainty and lucrative offers coming his way, it appears that Aubameyang is considering his options.

Chelsea, acknowledging that Aubameyang has struggled to adapt on his return to the Premier League, are now seeking a minimal transfer fee. This could potentially dissuade Barcelona, who were aiming to secure Aubameyang on a free despite having got him for free from Arsenal and then sold him to Chelsea for £12m.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang and Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona shake hands during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Camp Nou on March 13, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 13: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang and Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona shake hands during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Camp Nou on March 13, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Interestingly, Milan and Galatasaray have already made contact with the London club, adding another layer to this unfolding transfer saga.

It seems that multiple clubs are ready to capitalise on Aubameyang’s current situation at Chelsea, making this a transfer story to keep an eye on.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

In the light of these developments, Aubameyang’s future hangs in the balance. It remains to be seen whether he’ll return to Camp Nou, venture into the Saudi league, or take another unexpected turn in his career.

Barcelona could be banned from Champions League

FC Barcelona's head coach Xavi looks down during a press conference in Plzen, Czech Republic, on October 31, 2022, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group C football match FC Viktoria Plzen v FC Barcelona. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP) (Photo by MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images)
FC Barcelona’s head coach Xavi looks down during a press conference in Plzen, Czech Republic, on October 31, 2022, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group C football match FC Viktoria Plzen v FC Barcelona. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP) (Photo by MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona are reportedly at risk of being banned from the Champions League and all UEFA competitions next season due to financial irregularities and alleged corruption.

The LaLiga champions have been accused of making payments to a company linked with referees in Spain, which the club has denied.

Despite their domestic success, Barcelona have not had a strong presence in the Champions League for the last two years.

As a part of its investigation, UEFA reportedly has two investigators who have concluded that Barcelona should be removed from European competitions in the next season.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has allegedly reviewed the report.

A decision might be announced before the verdict from the Spanish justice system, or UEFA may wait to see if the club is found guilty of corruption, which could lead to an even harsher penalty.

If barred from participating in Europe, the club could lose almost €50 million, plus additional potential earnings based on how far they might have progressed in the competition.