Chelsea now in talks to sell £160,000-a-week player, Pochettino has left him off US pre-season tour.

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Chelsea are in talks to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Marseille, according to The Athletic. The Gabon international has been told to report to Cobham on Tuesday, despite being left out of the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States.

Aubameyang’s contract at Chelsea expires in 12 months, and he is unlikely to receive a very high transfer fee. Therefore, it would be in Chelsea’s best interests to rip up his contract and let him leave for free.

Marseille are struggling to afford Aubameyang’s £160,000-a-week wages, but Chelsea may be willing to subsidise his salary in order to get him off the books.

The talks between the two clubs are still ongoing, but it is clear that Chelsea are keen to move Aubameyang on. He has fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge in recent months, and he is no longer part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans.

A move to Marseille would be a good fit for Aubameyang. He would be able to play regular first-team football, and he would be reunited with former Arsenal teammate Matteo Guendouzi.

It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach an agreement, but it is clear that Chelsea are eager to get Aubameyang’s wages off their books.

In addition to the above, here are some other factors that could influence the outcome of the talks:

• Marseille’s willingness to pay a transfer fee.

• Aubameyang’s willingness to accept a pay cut.

• The terms of Aubameyang’s contract.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to sell Aubameyang to Marseille will be up to Chelsea and Marseille. They will need to weigh up all of the factors involved and decide what is best for their respective clubs.