Manchester United pressuring Barcelona forward to sign for them amid contract trouble

When Xavi Hernandez arrived at Barcelona and sang praises for Ousmane Dembele and his dynamic abilities on the wing, it seemed to be certain that the Frenchman would be a vital part of the Catalan’s attack going forward in the season. However, things have not been that simple.

The winger is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona. As of January, he will be able to officially talk with other clubs over a possible free transfer. Yet, with less than 6 months left on his contract, Dembele has shown no interest to renew.

His poor injury record since joining the club could be one reason, so could the proposed reduction in wage. As it stands, the forward will not be at Barcelona come July.

The club are trying desperately to come to an agreement with the player. However, his agent is not making it easy for the Blaugranas and has been postponing the affair for months now.

The situation is getting more worrying, according to Mundo Deportivo. Manchester United reportedly have contacted the winger over a possible move in June. Moreover, the Premier League side are pressuring him to run down his contract in Spain.

Joan Laporta, Xavi Hernandez, and Dani Alves are said to be talking to Dembele to try and convince him to pen an extension. However, the situation is not so easy to navigate.

Dembele made his return to football after a five-month hiatus against Dynamo Kiev where he was instrumental in providing Barcelona with the win they needed. However, it was soon revealed that he sustained another injury in just his 30 minutes of playing time.

As it stands, he is likely to appear again for Barcelona midweek against Benfica. However, the club will restrain from rushing him back keeping in mind the long-term objectives.