The 2022 January transfer window is closed, but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barcelona want Dembele to stay at Camp Nou
Barcelona are considering a U-turn over the future of Ousmane Dembele, amid an uptick in form from the winger since the winter break.
Dembele, 24, was at the centre of prolonged transfer saga in January and was frozen out of the first-team after refusing to sign a new contract before Xavi took over as coach. His current deal ends in the summer and there has been no agreement over new terms, despite multiple attempts, as his agents have stuck to their demands of €20m net in salary and a signing bonus.
Despite president Joan Laporta’s assertion that he should have left in January, Foot Mercato are reporting that the Catalan club are now keen on keeping the France international as he has nine assists from 12 LaLiga games since being brought back into the team.
If Dembele does opt to leave the Blaugrana, the Frenchman certainly won’t be short of options when it comes to his next destination, with the report stating he has a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain. However, if a move to PSG does not materialise, there is also plenty of interest from the Premier League — with Newcastle United, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur all looking at him.
There is still a chance that Dembele stays at Barcelona as he has never openly declared a desire to leave, but that would require both parties to agree terms on a new contract before the summer.
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