Posted on 29th October 2021 at 6.30 p.m. by Editorial staff While Ousmane Dembélé's contract ends in June 2022, FC Barcelona wants to quickly extend the Frenchman. However, the situation could be complicated since several clubs are eyeing the tricolor world champion, like Newcastle and Manchester City. But within the Catalan management, optimism would be appropriate. This season, Ousmane Dembélé still has not played for FC Barcelona. The 24-year-old injured his knee last June during the Euro with the French team . After several months of hardship, the striker could possibly make his return with Barça on Saturday against Alavés . During this time behind the scenes, the contractual situation of Ousmane Dembélé gives the Catalan leaders a hard time. The winger is in fact in his last year of contract with the club culé and still has not decided to renew his lease. A situation that would arouse the interest of certain Premier League … Faced with the opportunity to be able to welcome Ousmane Dembélé for free in the summer of 2022, Manchester City and Newcastle have recently shown an interest in the French, as revealed by Foot Mercato. Faced with the financial power of these two English clubs, Joan Laporta could thus end up with his back to the wall for the extension of Dembélé . The Magpies, like the Citizens, would have the means to offer a real jackpot to the French world champion. The president of Barça should then accelerate the discussions behind the scenes, since the Catalan press recently announced that Joan Laporta wanted to complete the file Ousmane Dembélé before the end of November. According to the latest information revealed by the Catalan daily Sport, FC Barcelona would remain hopeful in order to extend Ousmane Dembélé . Blaugrana leaders believe that the Frenchman's desire to continue his adventure at Barça would be very real. New discussions should take place in the future between the club and the player's entourage, since the latter's agent, Moussa Sissoko , is expected to travel to Barcelona in the next few days. Despite a displayed confidence, Barça would still be aware of the difficulties present in this file. The Catalans would indeed expect long negotiations, in particular because of a salary revised downwards which should be offered to Ousmane Dembélé . It remains to be seen whether FC Barcelona will finally convince the Frenchman despite the presence of English clubs. 
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