Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is interested in signing Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele to replace Neymar in the future. Ousmane Dembele is one of the most talented attackers in Europe.
He joined the Blaugrana from Borussia Dortmund in the summer window of 2017. Dembele has made 172 appearances (in all competitions) for Barcelona so far, registering 38 goals and 41 assists. The 25-year-old attacker helped the Catalan club win two La Liga titles among other honors.
Ousmane Dembele was also part of the French team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2018. He also featured in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 25-year-old attacker played seven games in Qatar, registering two assists.
According to Spanish publication SPORT(h/t Sportskeeda), PSG are monitoring Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele. The French club sees him as the perfect replacement for Neymar in the future.
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The Parisians are prepared to activate their buyout clause of 50 million euros. However, Barcelona are looking to offer him a new contract after agreeing to an extension before the start of the season.
The France international has been in brilliant form this season. He has registered four goals and five assists in 15 La Liga games so far. Dembélé also had a goal and two assists in six UEFA Champions League games before the Blaugrana were eliminated.
PSG have a verbal agreement with Lionel Messi
According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG reached a verbal agreement with Lionel Messi on a new agreement. The Argentinian international’s current contract at the Parc des Princess will expire at the end of the current season.
On his social media account, Romano posted: “Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain have a verbal pact to continue together. There will be another meeting with your camp to discuss contract length, salary, and more. Nothing signed this week, without rushing because the plan is already clear: Messi will continue in Paris.
Lionel Messi joined the French team after leaving Barcelona last summer window. He has played 53 games (in all competitions) for the Parisians so far, registering 23 goals and 29 assists. The Argentina international helped the Paris team win the Ligue 1 title last season.
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When will PSG play next time?
PSG are scheduled to face Chateauroux FC in the French Cup round of 16 tie on 7 January. They will then face Angers in the league on January 12.
