In-demand La Liga forward may continue his career at Chelsea
Chelsea’s position on acquiring Ousmane Dembele via a Bosman transfer during the summer transfer window has slightly changed. Chelsea is still interested in the Barcelona contract rebel, but they are holding off on making an offer because of his poor health.
One of the most gifted footballers to sign with Barcelona in the last ten years is Dembele. The French winger, who joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund over five years ago, has shown a lot of promise, but his appalling fitness record and attitude issues have impeded his development.
Despite appearing in just 21 games, Ousmane excelled this past season, contributing 13 more assists than any other player in La Liga. However, with negotiations for a new contract taking an eternity, Dembele appears to be leaving Barcelona by tearing down his relationships with Catalan heavyweights.
Chelsea has become interested in his precarious circumstances in the meanwhile. According to recent sources, Chelsea is the favorite to sign the Barcelona contract rebel. Due to the unclear futures of several attacking players at Chelsea, the Blues will need to buy at least one forward during the summer transfer window.
If they decide not to pursue the Barcelona contract rebel, the Blues might seek Sterling rather than Ousmane Dembele. According to recent sources, Chelsea are confident in their ability to get the services of the Man City winger, thus Ousmane Dembele may not play for them this season.