Rumour Has It: Chelsea to make January move for Barcelona´s Dembele

Ousmane Dembele’s future with Barcelona has been unclear for months.

The 24-year-old has snubbed a fresh contract extension offer at Barca.

On Thursday, it was confirmed the Blaugrana have subsequently put him up for sale in January.

TOP STORY – CHELSEA READY FOR DEMBELE MOVE

Chelsea are ready to make a January move for Barcelona’s Dembele, claims The Sun.

France winger Dembele is out of contract at the end of this season and Barca now want him to leave this month.

Chelsea have interest in Dembele, although it is unclear if they want to sign him on loan or permanently.

BREAKING: Barcelona confirm Ousmane Dembele is ‘up for sale’ in huge boost for Prem side https://t.co/dpaoYrkN6h pic.twitter.com/ZgvlPcf0X7

— The Sun Football  (@TheSunFootball) January 20, 2022

ROUND-UP

– Roma are prepared to offer Jordan Veretout in exchange for Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. Goal and The Athletic claim that Paris Saint-Germain  are in talks with Spurs and Ndombele over a loan move.

– The Telegraph claims Tottenham are ready to make a January swoop for Milan’s Franck Kessie, whose contract expires at the end of this season.

– Sevilla are still keen to sign Manchester United forward Anthony Martial on loan, according to Marca. The Spanish club had an initial offer rejected and could move for Lyon’s Moussa Dembele as an alternative.

– Real Betis want to sign Manchester City full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko this month, with the lure of regular football, claims The Sun.

– Crystal Palace have pulled out of the race to sign Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, reports the Daily Mail. Ramsey has had interest from Newcastle United, Wolves and Burnley.