When you are good, people talk about you, when you are very good, people want to sign you up. Well, that is the case for most footballers and it is no different for Gabon international Pierre – Emerick Aubameyang. The Borussia Dortmund striker has been on fire this season and has already bagged 25 goals in just 22 games. Certainly he seems to have found his shooting boots at the right time and that only means some of the top teams will try to get his signature.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea and Manchester United seem to be in the running to sign the striker on fire, but which club would be the best suited for him?
Red or Blue, a tough choice to make
Let’s start with the way Aubameyang plays, the striker is extremely quick, probably one of the fastest players in the game today. He has a great shot in him and can also chip in with a few free-kicks as well. He can play anywhere in the top three of a team, but his best position has to be down the middle.
Manchester United seem to have fixed their issues at the back and the only problem they have so far is the lack of a top quality attacker. Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial aren’t doing enough, we can forgive Martial seeing that he is still young and adapting to the league but Rooney’s form will a concern for Louis van Gaal and Manchester United as a whole. Even Memphis has been poor this season and he hasn’t even played all that regularly for the team this season.
Chelsea on the other hand, have been woeful, it isn’t just the attack that isn’t firing, and it is the entire team which is struggling. Chelsea also have no strikers who can replace Diego Costa, they do have Falcao and Loic Remy, but they aren’t the best options at the moment and certainly are not trusted to do the job for Jose Mourinho.
In fact, Aubameyang would be a great bet for Manchester United. They seem to be a complete team but he would get more chances to start at Chelsea seeing how the relationship between Mourinho and Costa is on the verge of exploding to bits. Aubameyang would provide incredible quality to both teams.
Aubameyang wouldn’t have to worry about playing on the wing, United have great options on the wings with Mata, Memphis, Young and Martial. The team as a whole is playing alright, the defence is tight and their goalkeeper is having yet another stellar season. The midfield also seems to be doing fairly well, the missing link is in attack and that is something that the pace, finishing and movement of Aubameyang can easily take care off.
Whichever team does want to sign the speed merchant would have to fork out a huge amount. Tuchel and Dortmund would not allow one of their stars to leave easily, but Aubameyang might want to try out his luck in a league where either United or Chelsea could win the title in the near future. United are geared to have a striker like Aubameyang in their side, would he choose them over Dortmund now, it would be hard to say but when Manchester United call, everyone listens.
Chelsea
Sonia Bompastor Refuses to Address Sam Kerr Exit Speculation Amid Chelsea Striker’s Uncertain Future
Sonia Bompastor has declined to discuss Sam Kerr’s future at Chelsea amid mounting speculation the Australian superstar will walk away from Stamford Bridge as a free agent this summer. The prolific striker’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign, with numerous reports claiming she has already decided to leave after seven years in English football.
Bompastor shut down questions about Kerr’s situation during her pre match press conference, stating that both the forward and captain Millie Bright, remain under contract for now. The Chelsea boss made clear she will not be drawn into speculation about player futures while matches remain to be played this season.
Sam Kerr Departure Would End Glorious Era
The potential exit of Kerr alongside long time captain Bright would signal the end of Chelsea’s most successful period in their history. The club has already lost Guro Reiten permanently, while Catarina Macario is heading to America on what reports claim will be a record shattering NWSL contract worth millions.
Chelsea appears committed to rebuilding around younger talent rather than extending deals for established stars entering the latter stages of their careers. This strategic shift could see several high profile names depart simultaneously this summer.
American Clubs Preparing Lucrative Offers for Sam Kerr
Multiple NWSL franchises are circling for Kerr’s signature, hoping to lure the Australian back to the United States, where she previously starred before joining Chelsea. The American league has dramatically increased investment in recent years, offering salaries that can now compete with European clubs.
Ian Wright publicly criticized any decision to offer Kerr merely a short extension rather than a substantial long term deal, arguing her legendary status deserves better recognition. However, Chelsea’s transfer strategy appears already set, with youth recruitment taking priority over sentiment towards club icons nearing the end of their peak years.
Chelsea
26-Year-Old Set for $8M Move to San Diego Wave as Chelsea Striker Expected to Leave Stamford Bridge With Transfer Window Nearing Final Days
Catarina Macario is expected to leave Chelsea F.C. Women and complete a move to San Diego Wave FC with the transfer window nearing its final days. Reports suggest the NWSL side is working quickly to finalize the deal, which could be worth roughly $8 million in total contract value.
The proposed transfer fee is believed to be around $300,000, which is frankly a favorable outcome for Chelsea given that Macario’s contract expires this summer. Without a sale now, the American international could have left the club as a free agent at the end of the season, which would have been disastrous business.
San Diego Using High Impact Player Rule
San Diego Wave are planning to sign the forward using the NWSL’s High Impact Player rule, a mechanism that allows clubs to pay certain star players up to $1 million outside the league’s salary cap. To qualify, players must meet specific performance or profile criteria, which Macario certainly does.
The current NWSL salary cap stands at $3.7 million, making the rule an important tool for attracting top international talent. This represents a significant investment from San Diego, who are absolutely serious about building a championship winning squad.
Has Not Featured Regularly for Chelsea
Macario has not featured regularly for Chelsea in recent weeks, partly due to injury concerns and the uncertainty surrounding her future. Despite her absence, Chelsea recently secured their first trophy of the season by defeating Manchester United Women in the Women’s League Cup final.
The London club remain active on multiple fronts, still competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and preparing for the quarter final stage of the Women’s FA Cup.
Chelsea Sit Third in WSL
However, Chelsea’s domestic league campaign has been more challenging. For the first time in five seasons, they are no longer clear favorites for the Women’s Super League title under manager Sonia Bompastor.
Chelsea
Joe Montemurro Makes Remarkable Juventus vs Chelsea Comparison After Matildas Gets Past Best Team at Asia Cup
Joe Montemurro showed a flexibility to his approach in the Women’s Asian Cup quarter finals that meant the Matildas prevailed by adapting to the circumstances in front of them, even if it was contradictory to the style that is in his DNA. Australia edged North Korea 2-1 in Perth to make the semi finals in what was a resilient performance against the tournament’s best team.
“Let’s be frank and honest here. Winning football games like that, it usually happens in tournaments,” Montemurro said after the victory. The Italian boss then turned to his captain, Sam Kerr, in the press conference and referenced one of his key wins in European football with Juventus against her Chelsea side.
Had 450 Million Shots and We Had One
“I’ve done it a few times like that in Champions League. I think there was a game against Chelsea, we got a draw. They had 450 million shots, and we had one,” Montemurro said with a smile. This Champions League reference perfectly illustrated the type of performance Australia needed to overcome North Korea.
He added, “We knew that they were a great side. They’re the best team in the tournament. They really are. So we just had to be methodical. Where we won the game were the little bits in between, as we were losing the ball or as we were winning the ball to keep our shape and keep our organisation. We didn’t create much. We had to resist a lot.”
It’s Who I Am But Part of Remit to Win
Montemurro was absolutely honest about abandoning his preferred style for tournament pragmatism. “Do I want to play a possession based game? Do I want to keep the ball? It’s who I am. It’s my DNA, but part of my remit is to win football matches,” he explained.
He continued, “Sometimes you have to have that flexibility. At this level, it’s all about moments. It’s all about taking those moments.”
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