Manchester United to pursue Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele

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’s the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: Man United monitoring Dembele

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on contract negotiations between Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona, with the Premier League side keen to land him should the parties be unable to reach an agreement, according to Ekrem Konur.

The 24-year-old winger has remained a top priority for the Blaugrana since the season began, and he has only recently rejoined first team activities after showing a willingness to continue his career at Camp Nou.

Talks are ongoing over a five-year contract which would see Dembele extend his stay in LaLiga until 2027 but, while reports have shown progress with the likes of Pedri and Gavi, there has been less promise about the former Borussia Dortmund man.

The France international has been linked with a number of other teams in recent months, but he could soon receive contact from Old Trafford if a deal isn’t reached by the time clubs are able to discuss pre-contract terms with him in January.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Adama Traore could be on the way out of Molineux, with Wolves prepared to listen to offers in January, writes Football Insider. It is reported that the club are prioritising a permanent move for Hwang Hee-chan who has impressed during his loan spell from RB Leipzig, but they need to raise around £13 million to get the deal done. Liverpool is one of the potential landing spots, with the Reds still interested in the 25-year-old winger after tracking him back in the summer.

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