The French ahead, 24, is in the very last yr of his settlement at the Camp Nou. Barcelona are in desperately quick supply of proven firepower at present. Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann departed within the summer season. The current retirement of Sergio Aguero disadvantaged them of but more strike power within the final 0.33.
As such, the capability January exit of Dembele had end up a first-rate speaking factor for Barcelona and new boss Xavi.
Come January 1, Dembele may be unfastened to sign a pre-contract agreement with remote places clubs in advance of a summer time switch. Alternatively, a suitor could suggest a January transfer to conquer rivals to his signature.
England’s elite had all been chasing Dembele over the previous few months. Liverpool’s interest made the most experience with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane dealing with up to a month away on AFCON duty.
Manchester United and Tottenham have also been touted as ability suitors in recent weeks.
However, Barcelona’s aim was to always tie down Dembele to a brand new deal.
Xavi has made no mystery of his admiration for the participant, regularly speaking him up in his media meetings.
“I sense tremendous with him once more,” stated Xavi (through BarcaUniversal).
“Ousmane says that he wants to hold, that he's glad right here.
