PSG aim to complete Barcelona forward’s €50 million transfer by Friday – report

As evidence regarding Ousmane Dembele’s impending transfer to Paris-saint Germain continues to pour in, Barcelona are beginning to accept the reality of parting ways this summer.

Whispers of disillusionment spread like wildfire through the ranks of the betrayed Blaugrana faithful, as Xavi has also reportedly taken the news with disappointing sensations.

The final stretch

All that remains now is the nail in the coffin, and according to SPORT, PSG aspire to close the signing of Dembele before Friday so that he can start training with the team as soon as possible.

Dembele is unlikely to take part in Barcelona’s final pre-season friendly against AC Milan later tonight in the USA.

The activation of the 26-year-old’s ‘private’ clause of €50 million by PSG leaves him with one foot out of the exit door.

Barcelona are understood to have officially authorised the Frenchman to complete his transfer to Paris as well, indicating that the deal is on the cusp of being done.

The Frenchman had already agreed personal terms over a five-year contract worth €20 million per season with PSG.

And once the finer details of the agreement between the two clubs are finalised, the former Borussia Dortmund man will then travel to Paris to complete his medical and signing.

Luis Enrique’s team will leave for home on Friday after touring Asia and that is when they hope to complete Dembele’s acquisition as well.

In just under two weeks, PSG will commence their season in Ligue 1. As such, the reigning champions look forward to integrating Dembele within the squad before taking on Lorient on the 12th of August.

Settling matters with PSG quickly will also enable Barcelona to start focusing on their strategy to replace Dembele.