EKO HO BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has hinted that ‘different things can happen before the summer transfer deadline.
The Spaniard was coy when asked about Aubameyang and De Jong’s future amid links with the Premier League club.
Aubameyang and team-mate Frenkie de Jong are being heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer.
However, Xavi has said he is counting on Aubameyang for the new season, ahead of their LaLiga opener.
“I’m counting on Pierre Aubameyang. I’m really delighted with him, he can help us.
“Those I am not counting on already know, they know won’t play. Between now and August 31, different things can happen.
“I really like Aubameyang,” Xavi said.
On De Jong, he added: ” I consider Frenkie important for me, he’s in the squad and that’s it. Until August 31st, we’ll see because the market is still open.
“We don’t know what’s going to happen with many players until the end of the window.”
So far, Barcelona has been able to register four of their new players, but defender and former Chelsea target Jules Kounde missed out on being formally recognised as a Barca player by the Spanish football authorities.
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