French international Ousmane Dembele is set to leave Barcelona and join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Dembele, who signed for Barcelona in 2017 from Borussia Dortmund for €145m, is the second-most expensive signing in the club’s history after Philippe Coutinho. Despite winning La Liga with Barcelona, his time at Camp Nou has been plagued by injuries.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Dembele’s transfer in a tweet, stating that PSG and Dembele’s agent have agreed to a five-year deal. PSG has sent a formal letter to inform Barcelona and is now working on closing the deal, depending on timing.
With Dembele’s departure imminent, Barcelona is looking for potential replacements. Here are five players that Barcelona could target in the summer transfer window:
1) Joao Felix: Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, who had a successful loan spell at Chelsea, is seen as a possible replacement for Dembele. His versatility, pace, precision, and finishing abilities make him a suitable candidate for Barcelona.
2) Joao Cancelo: Barcelona has reportedly held talks with Manchester City over a potential move for Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese full-back, who was part of Bayern Munich’s squad last season, fits the profile of the right-back that Barcelona manager Xavi desires.
3) Bernardo Silva: Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva could be lured to Barcelona with the promise of a key role in the squad. However, it may be challenging to convince Manchester City to let go of Silva, who still has two years left on his contract.
4) Leroy Sane: Leroy Sane’s lack of game-time at Bayern Munich could lead him to Barcelona. The German winger could fill the void left by Dembele and provide depth to Barcelona’s attack.
5) Giovani Lo Celso: Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso is rumored to be on Barcelona’s radar. As a versatile player who can play in multiple positions, he would be a valuable addition to the squad.
Barcelona’s pursuit of these players will depend on the funds generated from Dembele’s transfer. As the negotiations progress, Barcelona will seek to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
