German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have reportedly rejected and 75 million euros offer from La Liga giants Barcelona for striker Ousmane Dembele this summer.
Last year, the Catalans had tried to sign the Frenchman to Camp Nou, but he had finally opted for the crossing of the Stade Rennais FC, the Breton club recovering some 15 million euros in this operating. But proof of the continuous progress of the person concerned, a new mutation is now negotiated much higher.
Decided on to beat Chelsea and Manchester United to Dembele’s signutre, Barcelona are hoping to strike a deal with Dortmund that can see them land the 20-year-old player in time for 2017/18 season. Barcelona have already made an offer for Dembele.
The report adds that Barcelona are confident they will win the race for Dembele’s signature as few other clubs can recruit him. However, speaking to media, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has claimed and denied such talk with the Blaugranas.
“Ousmane Dembele has a long-term contract with us [June 2012], and we count on him, there is no negotiations, he will play for Borussia Dortmund next season,” Zorc said to Sportstalk. “If Dortmund is not contacted by interested clubs, we could initiate a FIFA procedure.” he added.
Barcelona finished at second place in the La Liga standings last season, after Luis Enrique left. They are keen to sign young and talented new players under new manager Ernesto Valverade. The likes of Liverpool Philippe Coutinho have also been looked at, however it seems that Dembele remains their preferred target after a year of interest.
Ousmane Dembele in action for Borussia Dortmund in last season. (Source:www.foot01.com)
The Barcelona manager Valverde has been exploring possibility of Dembele sensation and is said to have been contact with the striker who could play with Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suearez next season.
Dembele is one of the most exciting young talented players, he is joining to Dortmund until 2021 having moved from Rennes for an undisclosed fee ahead of the last season, he has scored 10 goals and 18 assists for Dortmund in all competitions under former manager Thomas Tuchel.
At the end of the 2016/17 season, Dembele revealed he wants to move to the Camp Nou this season, he hope he can struggle at the Spanish giants first team with his favorite players trio MSN.
