Barcelona believe Dembele already has a contract with another club – report

Ousmane Dembele’s transfer saga has heated up once again in recent weeks and picked up exactly where it left off. There is still a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the Frenchman’s situation with media outlets posting contradictory reports.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Dembele was willing to accept a lower proposal from Barcelona to stay at the club. His prominent role in Xavi’s setup and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s arrival were said to have pushed Dembele towards a renewal.

According to reports from the reliable Fernando Polo, there have been no contacts between Barcelona and Dembele. The Catalans maintain that it is the player who must make a move and decide if he is willing to accept the proposal on the table.

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Moreover, the board are convinced that the winger already has an agreement with another club to arrive on a free in the summer.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris-Saint Germain, and Newcastle United are amongst the teams eyeing the French forward’s arrival. Recently, Arsenal are said to have joined the race too.

PSG seems to be the most likely destination for the youngster. The French side are set to lose Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid in the summer. Dembele is said to be considered the ideal replacement by the Parisien management.

Barcelona have already identified Raphinha as a replacement for Dembele if he leaves in the summer. The Leeds United player has nine goals and three assists in 27 Premier League games this season. From a tactical standpoint too, the Brazilian would be a like-for-like replacement for Dembele.