Barcelona sceptical about Frenchman’s agent despite growing good relationship with Xavi

Barcelona continue to be in a pickle with regard to the future of contract rebel Ousmane Dembele. When talks over an extension broke down around the winter transfer window, it was widely expected that he would walk away on a Bosman move in the summer.

But his performances over the past couple of months have opened the door for a prolonged stay at Camp Nou as the Frenchman has been playing some of his finest football since arriving at the club.

There have been plenty of murmurs about Barcelona and Dembele considering restarting negotiations over a new deal. However, as per a report from Diario AS, the Blaugrana continue to remain sceptical about the winger’s agent, Moussa Sissoko.

Barça acknowledge that Dembele is flourishing under the tutelage of Xavi Hernandez, while the player himself is believed to be very happy playing for the club legend. There is a growing relationship between the pair which has been one of the reasons for his recent success.

In fact, it has even led to the 24-year-old privately admitting within the dressing room that he wishes to continue at Camp Nou. However, when it comes to negotiating the contract, his agent, Moussa Sissoko has proven to be a major hindrance for the club, as per the report.

It is claimed that the behaviour of Dembele’s representative during the last set of negotiations, when he kept making outrageous financial demands, have made the Blaugrana grow sceptical about him and how he will carry himself if the club restarted talks over an extension.

Barcelona fear Sissoko’s response will likely be negative yet again when they present Dembele with a new offer based on the club’s financial situation.

So, they believe that the only way for the Frenchman to extend his stay at the club would be if the player himself took charge of matters and forced Sissoko to accept the deal being offered. It remains to be seen how things go, but both parties are expected to meet imminently to begin talks over an extension.