Chelsea join Liverpool in serious race to sign top African superstar who plays in Germany (photo)

- Chelsea have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Pierre Aubameyang

- The Gabonese striker currently plays for German club Borussia Dortmund

- Antonio Conte wants the 28-year-old forward to add value to his attack

Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea and their rivals Liverpool are reportedly in race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in January.

The Gabonese striker has been in superb form this season for the German club scoring 17 goals in 19 appearances.

But according to Metro, Aubameyang's relationship with Borussia Dortmund has deteriorated and the club are now ready to cash in on the striker if they receive a bid of €60 million.

Chelsea join Liverpool in race to sign Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (photo: Metro)

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has reportedly told the club's chiefs to go for his signing next year so as for him to be a good cover up for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata.

On the other hand, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp also wants to have a reunion with Aunameyang and the Reds are planning to lure him to Anfield.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Chelsea coach Antonio Conte told the club to sign more players when the January 2018 transfer window opens.

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