Manchester United are making a late move to trump Chelsea to the signing of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio is reporting United are hopeful that they can secure the signing of the 33-year-old.

Chelsea have been in talks over a deal for Aubameyang but they have found it difficult to get the transfer over the line.

Aubameyang could be allowed to leave Barcelona, who signed Robert Lewandowski earlier this summer.

The Catalan club’s financial difficulties mean that they could allow Aubameyang to depart despite him having only joined the club in February.

During his time at Barcelona Aubameyang has scored 13 goals in 24 appearances.

The prospect of Aubameyang returning to the Premier League, where he played for Arsenal for four years, is intriguing, but it remains to be seen where he will end up.

United manager Erik ten Hag is eager to make further additions to his squad before the transfer deadline.

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s future remains uncertain, and although he can call upon Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, ten Hag wants to add another option up front.