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Report: Newcastle targets Ousmane Dembélé

21.10.2021 01:20 of  D.B. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
TRANSFERS - Report: Newcastle targets Ousmane Dembélé
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Newcastle United has initiated discussions with French winger Ousmane Dembélé, according to Foot Mercato, with the Barcelona man's contract expiring next June and no deal reached with the Blaugrana.

The former Rennes player, who has also piqued Manchester City's interest, has held preliminary talks with the Premier League club over the terms of a five-year contract worth €15 million per year. According to Foot Mercato, the Frenchman has requested a €15 million signing-on fee due to his status as a free agent.

Barcelona had offered their number 11 a contract extension until 2025 with a lower wage – despite the club's financial woes – but the World Cup winner had turned it down. With the Magpies now owned by the Saudi Arabian government, the new administration may be able to take advantage of the Frenchman's contract issue by securing his arrival on Tyneside.