PSG to bring in Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele on shock deal
The 2022 January transfer window is open (find out when it closes here), and there’s 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!
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- TOP STORY: Barcelona, PSG close on Dembele deal
- Ousmane Dembele has been part of one of the biggest transfer sagas of this winter window, but it could be soon concluded as the Barcelona winger could be joining Paris Saint-Germain. Sky Sports reported on Sunday that the France international’s representatives were in talks with PSG, with Foot Mercato adding that a verbal agreement had been reached between the two sides. 2 Related The 24-year winger had been linked to Tottenham Hotspur and a number of other Premier League clubs, but it appears as though PSG will win the battle for his signature in a move that could see Barcelona net £20 million. Dembele is out of contract in the summer and his representatives Moussa Sissoko and Marco Lichsteiner have been desperately seeking a solution for him that would enable him to leave in this window. He had been offered a new shortened contract with a wage reduction, with Barcelona offering an ultimatum if he refused. And while Dembele was keen to see out his contract in LaLiga, the Catalans made it clear he wasn’t part of their plans. Dembele joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 but has struggled with injuries during his time in Spain. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access PAPER GOSSIP
TOP STORY: Barcelona, PSG close on Dembele deal
Ousmane Dembele has been part of one of the biggest transfer sagas of this winter window, but it could be soon concluded as the Barcelona winger could be joining Paris Saint-Germain.
Sky Sports reported on Sunday that the France international’s representatives were in talks with PSG, with Foot Mercato adding that a verbal agreement had been reached between the two sides.
The 24-year winger had been linked to Tottenham Hotspur and a number of other Premier League clubs, but it appears as though PSG will win the battle for his signature in a move that could see Barcelona net £20 million.
Dembele is out of contract in the summer and his representatives Moussa Sissoko and Marco Lichsteiner have been desperately seeking a solution for him that would enable him to leave in this window.
He had been offered a new shortened contract with a wage reduction, with Barcelona offering an ultimatum if he refused. And while Dembele was keen to see out his contract in LaLiga, the Catalans made it clear he wasn’t part of their plans.
Dembele joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 but has struggled with injuries during his time in Spain.
– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)
– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access
PAPER GOSSIP
– West Ham United are in advanced talks to sign defender Duje Caleta-Car from Marseille, reports Goal’s Marc Mechenoua. The Hammers tried to sign the 25-year-old in 2020, but they’re expecting to be able to get the move over the line before the end of the transfer window. It is reported that they are prepared to part ways with a fee of €22m plus bonuses to get the deal done.
– Diego Costa has been offered to Barcelona as the LaLiga side continue to look for a striker…
Source : espn
