Former Barcelona presidential candidate says ‘little can be done’ if Dembele does not leave

The final hours of the winter transfer window have brought crazy scenes at the offices of FC Barcelona. There are agreements to be reached, medicals to be completed and departures to be finalized as the clock keeps ticking.

Former Presidential candidate Victor Font spoke to Mundo Deportivo a little while ago at the 74th grand gala.

When asked about the club’s rushed moves in the past few hours, Font said, “Let’s see if Dembele leaves. If he doesn’t, surely little can be done.”

The Spanish businessman’s words are a short, yet apt summary of the Catalan’s situation. The dreams of the club are many but collectively stopped by a single obstacle: Ousmane Dembele.

With just hours to go before the transfer window closes, Barcelona have been unable to find an exit for the French winger. PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all been linked with the player on deadline day, but none of the operations have come to fruition.

As it stands, Barcelona do not have sufficient space on the wage bill to accommodate new signings. If the forward does not renew his contract or leave, the club will be unable to make any more reinforcements.

This comes as a big blow to Laporta’s plans, for many negotiations, are already in advanced stages. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is already in Barcelona awaiting his medicals while the club are concurrently negotiating for a left-back too.

It remains to be seen if some last-minute surprises spring the Catalans’ way. However, Dembele’s departure seems less imminent with every passing minute.