Former Real Madrid winger hoping for a summer move to Barcelona

Barcelona are staring at the prospect of losing star winger Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer at the end of the month. The 25-year-old’s contract expires in three weeks’ time and a renewal is unlikely to materialise, with the Frenchman likely to sign for Chelsea or PSG.

It will leave a gaping hole in the attacking unit for Barcelona, who have identified Raphinha of Leeds United as their desired replacement for Dembele. However, given the financial situation, the signing of the Brazilian is also tricky for the Catalans.

Amidst the situation, Mundo Deportivo reports that PSG winger Angel Di Maria could emerge as an option for Barcelona in case they fail to sign Raphinha to replace the outgoing Dembele.

Di Maria is also set to become a free agent in the summer, much like Dembele. The veteran winger said goodbye to the Parisian outfit at the end of the season and has been in talks with Juventus over a possible Bosman transfer.

However, as per the report, Di Maria is waiting to see if there is a possibility for him to return to La Liga and join Barcelona. The Argentine international is keen on returning to Spain eight years after leaving Real Madrid and would be open to signing for the Catalan giants.

As a result, he is waiting to see how the situation regarding Dembele and Raphinha at Camp Nou unfolds in the coming weeks before deciding on his future.

The 34-year-old is aware that Barcelona are on a sticky wicket with regard to finances and his availability on a free transfer could appeal to them if they fail to renew Dembele’s contract and do not reach an agreement with Leeds for Raphinha, who is valued at €55 million.