Manchester United want a new forward by the time the transfer window slams shut on September 1 having already lost Edinson Cavani this summer, while Mason Greenwood remains unavailable for selection and Cristiano Ronaldo still wants out.

For the United boss Erik ten Hag, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the right man while Chelsea also made a bid for the Barcelona star. And it appears the Gabon international is edging closer to returning to the Premier League.

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Previously, the Blues have ruled out Aubameyang. They refused to enter the bidding for the former Arsenal star when he was at Borussia Dortmund. And it was a similar story in January when it was clear he’d be leaving Arsenal behind. Now that Romelu Lukaku returned to former side Inter Milan on loan, Thomas Tuchel is more interested.

However, United are set to launch a bid for the veteran as they look to improve their options in attack according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

Chelsea have struggled to get a deal over the line for the Barcelona star, however, who is thought to be on the market as the La Liga giants look to balance their finances.

Meanwhile, Barcelona boss Xavi said last week ‘circumstances’ would dictate whether the former Arsenal and Dortmund star ends up staying put.

“The window closes at the end of August. Everything is open and we will have to wait for possible departures or arrivals.” He said.

“Auba is our player currently and I definitely count on him. But we have to see the rest of the circumstances.” The Spaniard added.

If United do manage to beat Chelsea to the signing of Aubameyang, it’s possible the Gabon star will jostle it out with Ronaldo and Anthony Martial for a starting berth.

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And he’d also become their sixth signing of the summer transfer window as well.