Barcelona –
Manchester United reportedly interested in Ousmane Dembele. However, Barcelona denied any talks with MU about the transfer of Dembele.
MU was recently linked with Dembele after Jadon Sancho’s transfer did not materialize. Although reportedly have made a personal agreement, MU has not been able to meet Borussia Dortmund’s request for the English player.
MU is in a race against time as the summer transfer market closes on October 5. It is claimed that the Red Devils have asked about the possibility of borrowing Dembele from Barcelona.
Dembele’s future at Camp Nou is also a question mark even though he is still under contract for another two years. The 23-year-old player was not played by Ronald Koeman during Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Celta Vigo in the Spanish League continued on Friday (2/10/2020) yesterday morning WIB.
Koeman had stated that Dembele was still part of his plans. Now, Barcelona’s Sports Director Ramon Planes has confirmed that his club still relies on the French international.
Planes stated that there was no discussion with MU about Dembele. He actually hopes that the former Dortmund player can have a good season with Barcelona.
“There are no negotiations with Manchester United,” said Ramon Planes as reported Brand.
“He is a player we rely on. We know his potential and we hope he can show the best from him, with all the changes in the team.”
“We hope to enjoy his potential and his football talent. I’m sure he will have a good season with us,” he said.
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