Transfer News: Chelsea considering loan move for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele
According to Marca (h/t football.london), Chelsea are weighing up a possible loan deal for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele. With the January transfer window deadline looming closer, a late bid may be put in by the Blues in an attempt to bring the winger to England.
The Frenchman is currently at a crossroads in his Barca career, as the club have informed the player that he will be sold in January after turning down a new contract. With the winger in limbo in Spain, Chelsea may be able to offer him an exit if Barcelona accepts their bid.
However, a move to Stamford Bridge may not be that easy, with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United also said to be keen on recruiting Dembele. Newly rich Newcastle have been actively pursuing targets this month to help them stave off relegation, and the Frenchman’s situation seems to have caught their attention.
Dembele has not had the easiest time at Barcelona, with his consistency majorly affected by recurring injury issues throughout his La Liga career. Although the winger made a return to the first team this season after an injury layoff, his time at the Catalan club may be coming to an end amidst disagreements over signing a new contract.
Possible reunion with Tuchel
Chelsea will be able to offer Dembele an escape from his recent Barcelona nightmare and reunite him with his former manager in Thomas Tuchel. The pair spent a year together at Borussia Dortmund before seeking greener pastures.
The Blues have been linked with a temporary move for the Frenchman throughout the January transfer window, and now a late loan bid could potentially work in Chelsea’s favour as we approach the transfer deadline on Monday.
With only six months left in his current Barcelona contract, there arises a question as to whether we need to risk bringing in the player this month, instead of waiting to land him for free in the summer. However, Chelsea’s recent form provides the answer as we have failed to string up any wins in the league until last weekend’s 2-0 over a Spurs side who did not look up to the fight.
The 24-year-old is known to be a dynamic forward, capable of playing on both flanks and with both his feet. Barca and Dortmund fans know all about what he can bring to the table, and with Chelsea struggling of late in attack, Dembele may provide a temporary solution till the end of the season.
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Dembele has already played under Tuchel at Dortmund, and a potential reunion at Chelsea may well work in favour of all parties concerned. The German may be able to utilise the winger properly and bring him back to his best while at Chelsea.
We can hope that this late loan bid approach from the Blues bears fruition, and convince Barcelona to cut their losses on a player who seemingly does not want to stay in Catalonia beyond the end of the season. A World Cup winner with France, the 24-year-old’s best is yet to come. It would be well worth our time if Tuchel can get the best out of him.
