Arsenal are weighing up using Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a bargaining chip in swap talks with Barcelona.

The Mirror says 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.

Barca could table a swap deal in a move to suit both parties, with former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho a prime candidate.

Coutinho's team-mate Ousmane Dembele is another player who has struggled with injuries and form at Barcelona and could be another candidate to take part in a swap deal with Aubameyang.

The Frenchman - signed for more than £105m from Borussia Dortmund - has failed to deliver consistent performances and has yet to sign fresh terms with his deal expiring in the summer.

Any deal between Aubameyang, Arsenal and Barcelona could also be made more difficult by the player's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations next month.