Posted on December 14, 2021 at 11:20 pm by The editorial staff Announced as open by FC Barcelona this winter, the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang case appears credible. But serious obstacles remain. Analysis. In recent days, some Catalan media have claimed that FC Barcelona had checked the name of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the winter transfer window. Several elements make this track plausible: on the one hand, the player will have only one year of contract at the end of the season, and the assumption that the Gunners agree to sell him this winter in the event of a satisfactory offer n 'does not appear impossible. In addition, the player has several times appeared on the shelves of Barça, where his profile is appreciated. Moreover, taking into account the financial situation of the Catalan club, the option Aubameyang fits perfectly, by presenting a very acceptable quality-price ratio. The obstacle financial remains very important… However, there is an obstacle. Even though the transfer price should not be excessive (around 25-30 million euros), the overall cost could still be too heavy for Barça . Not only could the Catalan club be struggling to pay such a transfer amount in January without prior sales, but they might also not be able to match the player's substantial salary at Arsenal . Skip back to main navigation