CHELSEA have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Barcelona are now reported to be willing to sell the former Arsenal captain for just £12.5m as they become increasingly desperate to raise funds to register former Blues captain Jules Kounde.
However, the Catalan club will want that sum to be fixed, rather than dependent on add-ons.
Meanwhile, SunSport can reveal the Blues have given up on signing Wesley Fofana after Leicester rejected their bid of £70m plus add-ons.
But Chelsea have received good news in their pursuit of Anthony Gordon, with the striker reported to have told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge.
The Toffees striker has also removed all reference to the club on Instagram.
And the Blues are said to be incredibly confident of landing his signature before the window closes, with a bid of £50m plus £10m in add-ons ready.
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