Juventus target Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona eye Kingsley Coman

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: Coman to Barca, Dembele to Juve?

A domino effect looks to be looming between two of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Barcelona’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman set to trigger Juventus to begin their chase for Ousmane Dembele, according to Calciomercato.

The two France internationals have recently been linked with moves away from their current clubs, with Dembele excluded from Barca’s first-team activities while his contract talks stall. And with reports that Xavi is set to become the new manager of the Blaugrana, the Italian outlet claims that he wants to make Coman his first signing.

The 25-year-old is seen as an ideal replacement for Dembele, who can begin negotiating his next move with other clubs in January, with Juventus expected to challenge Newcastle United for his signature if Coman swaps the Allianz Arena for Camp Nou.

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