FIVE astute signings for Chelsea to consider

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG

Despite only joining the Borussia Dortmund ranks last summer and netting 16 goals during his debut season at Westfalen, including this absolute beauty against Mainz…

Reports from Germany suggest the Black-Yellows are prepared to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Borussia Dortmund would be willing to sell Aubameyang if someone tabled a serious offer for their striker. [BILD] — Frank Lampard UK (@FrankLampardUK) June 30, 2014

Often dubbed ‘The African Neymar’, the 25 year-old boasts a mixture of pace, trickery and netting prowess, as shown in the video below…

Chelsea have emerged as surprise suitors for the Gabon international…

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang could move to Chelsea this window. BILD report that they’ll offer €9m for the Gabon winger. pic.twitter.com/Bw7rjjfnLJ

— Jonny Walsh (@jonathanwalsh_) June 30, 2014

…and capable of playing on either wing or as an out-and-out striker, he has a lot to offer the Blues in the final third: A ridiculously cheap £6million release clause has been mooted by the Daily Express,but other sources suggest a more lucrative fee:

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is £27m target for Chelsea boss José Mourinho. (Source: Daily Star) — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 28, 2014