Barcelona may have insisted in the past that Ousmane Dembele is not for sale, but they might reconsider their position if the right offer comes along. This is according to Mundo Deportivo, claiming that PSG is eyeing a move for the starlet.
The Frenchman, having played a bit-part role in his nation's 2018 World Cup triumph, faces stiff competition to earn a spot in Valverde's lineup. With Malcom arriving at Camp Nou, the former Dortmund ace will find it more difficult to hold down a starting role after his underwhelming debut season.
PSG looks to offer the 21-year-old an escape route, with Thomas Tuchel eager to reunite with the attacker. The two worked together during in the Bundesliga, with the German being an admirer of Dembele.
Les Parisiens president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is working to land the Barcelona ace with an incoming second approach set to test Barcelona's resolve. The Catalan giant preference is to hold onto the Frenchman, but the right bid might make them budge.
Interestingly, Mundo Deportivio adds that Adrien Rabiot remains a target for the Spanish champion in their bid to improve their midfield. Should the Ligue 1 heavyweight include the midfielder in their offer, Barcelona would likely accept it.
In should be noted that the report made no mention of a price tag. Additionally, how PSG can balance the books and avoid breaching FFP rules is up to the imagination.
As of now, Dembele remains at Camp Nou and is preparing for the upcoming season. Ahead of their title defense, the Blaugrana will first take on Sevilla in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup.
