Chelsea have now emerged as frontrunners to signal Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele before the transfer cut-off date, in step with reports.
The 24-yr-old Frenchman’s destiny has been one of the foremost subjects of the January window following lengthy uncertainty over his destiny. However, he is now firmly on the manner to finishing his four-and-a-1/2-year spell at Camp Nou.
Indeed, he's into the very last six months of his contract. Barcelona consequently need to do away with him now in preference to dropping him as a free agent within the summer switch window.
Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea have all had sturdy hyperlinks with a flow for Dembele this month.
Paris Saint-Germain had then emerged a likely vacation spot for the France worldwide. However, PSG distanced themselves from a deal on Monday.
It therefore appeared like Dembele might be staying at Barcelona. That isn't always a situation the La Liga side need as they appearance to shift his wages. In truth, they're trying to deliver in Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang even though that deal is likewise doubtful.
However, Chelsea have now come ahead with severe interest late on on cut-off date day.
ABC Sevilla claims that the Blues’ negotiations for a deal for Dembele are “99 in keeping with cent achieved”.
The ahead will reportedly signal a settlement until the summer season of 2026. The negotiations have now not but been finalised, however ABC Sevilla states that Chelsea ‘may be his destination’.
Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill additionally discovered Chelsea interest in Dembele on Sky Sports News.
