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One step away from dropping his pants and accepting the offer - Journalist says 25-year-old Barcelona star has made dramatic contract U-turn

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is hopeful of keeping a winger at the club. Spanish journalist Javi Miguel has claimed that is close to signing a new contract at , with his current deal set to expire next week. Dembele arrived at the Camp Nou in 2017 in a move from Borussia Dortmund for €105 million plus a reported €40 million in add-ons. The France international has failed to live up to lofty expectations. He has also missed due to injuries and COVID. Xavi is still trying to get Barcelona to convince Ousmane Dembele to sign a new contract Xavi is still trying to get Barcelona to convince Ousmane Dembele to sign a new contract Dembele has scored 32 times and provided 34 assists in 150 appearances for Barcelona across his five seasons. He netted just once for Xavi Hernandez's side last term although he did provide 13 assists in La Liga, the most by any player in the league. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked to this summer. However, Miguel has claimed on that Dembele is ready to sign a contract extension at Barcelona, which was the same offer he received back in December. The journalist declared: "Dembele is one step away from dropping his pants and accepting the offer he has had since December and which he has systematically ignored/rejected. On Monday, I called Xavi asking him to intercede with Laporta: "There will be no new offer, you accept the one you have or bye." Dembele esta a un paso de bajarse los pantalones y aceptar oferta que tiene desde diciembre y que ha ignorado/rechazado de forma sistematica. el lunes llamo a Xavi pidiendo que intercediera con Laporta. el tecnico, claro: "no habra nueva oferta,o aceptas la que tienes o adios"Dembele esta a un paso de bajarse los pantalones y aceptar oferta que tiene desde diciembre y que ha ignorado/rechazado de forma sistematica. el lunes llamo a Xavi pidiendo que intercediera con Laporta. el tecnico, claro: "no habra nueva oferta,o aceptas la que tienes o adios" Barca have been to Leeds United star Raphinha during the window, who plays in the same position as Dembele on the right-wing. However, with the Premier League side under no pressure to sell and with Barcelona's finances tight as things stand, the deal looks unlikely.

Chelsea have dialed down their interest in Barcelona winger

According to SPORT (as per ), the Blues are looking at alternatives to Dembele, after being 'surprised by the footballer’s demands'. With the Frenchman's wage demands reportedly extremely high, the Blues will instead turn their attention to trying to sign Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling. The Englishman has just a year left on his contract at the Etihad and wants to become the focal point at a big club. The report also claims that the Blues did not like the player demanding to be a first-team regular, with Thomas Tuchel already having outstanding options across the front three. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were also reportedly interested in signing Dembele although their desire to sign the pacy winger has since diminished. The Ligue 1 champions are seeking their first summer signing and are also looking for a replacement for Angel Di Maria. The Argentine is expected to leave the Parc des Princes on a free transfer at the end of the month. Ousmané Dembélé on the verge of renewing with Barcelona. Reports, . This could end their Raphinha pursuit, instantly. Ousmané Dembélé on the verge of renewing with Barcelona. Reports, . This could end their Raphinha pursuit, instantly. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found