Barcelona contacted Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang

Barcelona contacted Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang

Aubameyang estuvo en Barcelona junto a Dembélé
Aubameyang estuvo en Barcelona junto a Dembélé | sport

Aubameyang had contact with Barça in the summer

The player's people opened the door to a move in August

Borussia Dortmund's Aubameyang was on the table as Barcelona looked to make signings in the last week of the transfer window in August, although he was not a priority. The striker's people didn't exactly offer him to the Catalan club, but did let it be known he would be keen to sign following Neymar's move to PSG. Barça took it on board but instead focused on Coutinho, Di María and Dembele.

It was Barça who then made an approach in the final days of the window, though. Dortmund made things difficult with Dembele and there were calls to see if Aubameyang, who was with Dembele this weekend in Barcelona, could be available. For the player there was no problem, but the German club refused to open talks for the player, who's much more important to his team than Dembele was. 

Barça had finally signed Dembele after tough talks and thanks to the player rebelling. Aubameyang, as agreed with his club, remains in Dortmund this season, but could be on the move next summer. He had interest from PSG and Manchester City last summer, but nothing firm. Dortmund would have sold for a high price -- but only before August 10. 

Aubameyang, who has never hidden his leaning towards Real Madrid, would have moved to Barça after Neymar's exit. The Catalan club felt they needed Coutinho and Dembele more, though. It remains to be seen if that will be the thinking next summer. It may depend on what happens with Paco Alcacer. There's a long way to go, but it's emerged there was a chance of Aubameyang signing in what proved a crazy summer.