Arsenal could look to a player-exchange deal with Barcelona if they decide to let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave next month, according to reports.
Sportsmail understands the Catalan giants are eyeing a loan move for the Gabon international after he was stripped of the Gunners captaincy and frozen out by boss Mikel Arteta following his latest disciplinary breach.
The Gabon international is currently training away from the rest of the squad and is facing an incredibly uncertain future, with just 18 months left on his £350,000-per-week deal at Emirates Stadium.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are closing in on Manchester City's Ferran Torres but also want another forward next month and Aubameyang would require a lower initial outlay if he arrived on loan at the cash-strapped Catalan giants.