Depor thinks of Joselu as a replacement for Aubameyang

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The Deportivo de La Coruña transfer market is considering the addition of Joselu, a 36-year-old forward who has been free since his contract with Al-Gharafa ended on June 30th, to cover the absences of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who underwent surgery on the external meniscus of his right knee on Thursday, and Zakaria Eddahchouri, who will also need surgery after injuring his wrist in training.

Deportivo de La Coruña needs an alternative for Aubameyang

The injury to Aubameyang changes Deportivo de La Coruña's offensive planning. The 37-year-old Gabonese has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 7 matches and had scored in five consecutive games before feeling discomfort against Betis.

The club has not set an official return timeline. Medical reports state that his recovery will determine when he can train with the team again, with initial estimates suggesting an absence of around a month and a half to two months.

The intervention took place on September 24th in Madrid after Deportivo confirmed the damage to the external meniscus of the right knee. Therefore, any new signing would cover the period during which the team's top scorer remains out.

In addition, Zakaria Eddahchouri, another forward on the squad, will also undergo surgery in the coming hours after suffering a wrist injury during Thursday's training session. The Dutch striker will be out for several weeks.

🔵⚪️ AUBAMEYANG, with CRUTCHES after KNEE SURGERY.

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Joselu, a free option for Deportivo de La Coruña

Joselu is familiar with Riazor as he played on loan for Deportivo during the 2016-17 season when he was at Stoke City. His return would allow the club to add a forward without paying a transfer fee since he has completed his time at Al-Gharafa and remains without a contract.

The striker has also been linked with other clubs in recent weeks. Eintracht Frankfurt explored his signing in late August, and Valencia considered his transfer in September, but Joselu was still unattached at the end of the summer transfer window.

The current scenario once again places him close to Deportivo de La Coruña. According to information released on September 24th, the club has reportedly contacted Joselu after learning about the extent of Aubameyang's injury, and discussions are said to be in an advanced stage. However, this negotiation has not been officially confirmed by Deportivo.

Joselu's profile changes the attack

The alternative would also mean a change in the offensive profile available to Antonio Hidalgo. Joselu would operate as a target man, while Aubameyang primarily brings mobility and depth; moreover, the 36-year-old forward would arrive without the need to negotiate with another club.

The next step will be to see if Deportivo de La Coruña formalizes the deal during the international break. Joselu can sign as a free agent outside the regular market, and the club must decide whether to turn the contact into an agreement to cover the absences of Aubameyang and Eddahchouri.

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