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Chelsea and Liverpool set to battle for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

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Antonio Conte wants Chelsea to sign £53m striker ahead of Liverpool — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool. (EPA)

Chelsea and Liverpool are ready to make a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports.

The 28-year-old has been in sublime form for Dortmund this season with 17 goals in 19 appearances so far.

But reports in Germany have claimed that Aubameyang’s relationship with Dortmund has deteriorated and the club are now ready to cash in on the striker if they receive a bid of €60 million (£53m).

The Sunday Express claims that Liverpool are keen on reuniting Aubameyang with Jurgen Klopp, but the Gabon international is also on Antonio Conte’s wanted list.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts his hands to his ears celebrating scoring a goal — Aubameyang has already scored 17 goals this season. (AP Photo)

The report also claims that Daniel Sturridge is looking to leave Liverpool in the January transfer window.

The 28-year-old has started just five games for Klopp’s side this season and wants to boost his chances of making the England squad for next summer’s World Cup.

Sturridge has been linked with a move to AC Milan and Klopp has admitted that some members of his squad could leave in the upcoming window.