The Barcelona man sees his deal at the club run out next summer
Ousmane Dembele’s transfer to Barcelona has been an intriguing one. Signing for the club from Borussia Dortmund for an initial 97 million pounds, Dembele has remained an enigma till date.
While its clear that he does possess the talent capable of making him an impactful and influential player, injuries and inconsistency have held him back. The player has remained ruled out for way too long to see him remain what can be called a flop till now at Barcelona.
However, now fully fit, Dembele is showing what he’s capable of when at his 100%. The player has endured a solid season for Barcelona this term, one where he has proved his mettle with goals at crucial junctures.
Its this electric form which has prompted Barcelona to already open negotiations with the player for a contract extension. New president Joan Laporte is said to have prioritised keeping Dembele at the club over other matters with Barcelona steadfastly working in that direction.
However, wage demands are set to be a massive stumbling block for a new deal. Dembele whose current contract at Barcelona runs for the next 16 months is said to be demanding a hefty payday, one Barcelona might find difficult to indulge in.
Manchester United Eyeing Dembele
Its opened the door for Manchester United with the Premier League side opening contact with Ousmane Dembele and his representatives. The Premier League club is said to be monitoring Dembele’s situation with the side ready to swoop in if talks between Dembele and Barcelona collapse.
The side’s interested is said to be spurred by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer himself. The Norwegian has been on the outlook for Dembele since the last six months with the manager extremely eager to induct him in his plans.
Dembele meanwhile most recently scored for France in their World Cup qualifiers. The player’s strike was conjured by an Anthony Martial assist, a goal which took his side to a 2-0 win on Sunday.
