Barcelona put Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea on ‘red alert’ as they announce huge Ousmane Dembele update

Barcelona have confirmed they want to sell Ousmane Dembele during the January transfer window after he turns down a new contract.
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Barcelona have declared that they want Ousmane Dembele sold before the January transfer window is over amid Liverpool links.

The winger is out of contract at the end of the season and talks have been at a standstill.

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Now Barca’s sporting director Mateu Alemany has declared that Dembele has turned down fresh terms.

The Nou Camp side now wish to sell the France international before this month’s window is over.

Alemany said: “It’s clear that Dembélé does not want to continue with Barcelona. He doesn’t want to be part of our project.

“We told Dembélé he has to leave immediately. We expect Ousmane to be sold before January 31.”

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Barcelona manager Xavi insisted earlier this week that Dembele, who joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of up to £135.5 million in 2017, must sign a new deal or depart.

Xavi said: “Either the player renews or we look for an exit for the player - there is no other possibility.

“We are in a complicated situation and we have been very clear with Ousmane.”

Will Liverpool sign Ousmane Dembele?

Liverpool are one of several clubs linked with the winger.

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In fact, Dembele admitted that he met with Klopp in Paris but his heart was set on Dortmund.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp with Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Ousmane has struggled with various injuries during his time at Barcelona.

However, he’s a player who has prodigious talent and is still yet to hit his peak aged 24.

Earlier this month, El Nacional reported that Liverpool are keen. Meanwhile, in October, Mundo Deportivo claimed that Klopp is 'in love' with Dembele.

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Kopites would certainly like to see Klopp add sufficient cover and competition for Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.

But much depends if the Reds have the funds available to make a swoop in January.

Liverpool traditionally are not active in the winter market and leave their main business until the summer.

Wages demands may also be a problem.

Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United and newly-rich Newcastle United have all been linked.