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WCQ: Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele returns to France squad
Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has been rewarded for his upturn in form with a recall to the France squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The 24-year-old hasn’t featured for Les Bleus since the summer of 2019 but now has the chance to add to his six international caps in matches against Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Other notable returnees include Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar, who hasn’t featured since November 2019, while Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, a member of their 2018 World Cup-winning squad, is back for the first time in two-and-a-half years. This represents Ndombele’s first international call up since his club-record €60 million (£54m/$68m) move from Lyon to Tottenham. The Frenchman arrived in north London with a reputation as an all-action midf...
Barcelona boss admits that comeback against PSG seems unlikely
After yet another humbling defeat in the Champions League for Barcelona, coach Ronald Koeman does not seem too optimistic about his side’s progression into the next round of the competition. The Dutchman was disappointed in the team’s performance, which seemed to lack a cutting edge all across the pitch. There are plenty of questions about Koeman’s team selection however, and he certainly shares the blame for this defeat. Even so, the Blaugrana were extremely lethargic and did not show anywhere near their best football. In the post-match press conference, the manager summed up their miserable outing and evaluated their chances of progression to the next round. On the result and performance: “The result reflects the game. In the second half, they have been superior. They have been very effe...
Atletico Madrid decide on Lyon striker as Diego Costa replacement
Atletico Madrid have decided to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele as their replacement for Diego Costa, report Deportes Cuatro. Costa terminated his contract at Atleti at the end of last month so the club have been compiling data on his potential replacement with his wages now freed up in the squad. Striker Luis Suarez is now the main frontman at the club but with Alvaro Morata having also left over summer, there is a dearth of attacking options in the squad. French striker Dembele had netted an impressive 44 goals across his first full two seasons at Lyon – whom he joined from Celtic in 2018 – but has struggled this campaign, netting just once in 16 Ligue 1 appearances, of which just six have been from the start. It is now said by the report that Atleti are hopeful of taking advantage of t...
Barcelona rethink Ousmane Dembele sale after Ansu Fati injury
Barcelona are ready to withdraw Ousmane Dembele from the transfer market. Barcelona are now prepared to give their out-of-favour forward a starring role in the absence of Ansu Fati. The Frenchman has been overlooked in recent months, with Barcelona willing to let him leave, but with 17-year-old star-in-the-making Fati now facing four months on the sidelines with a meniscus injury, the club are set to turn to Dembele. There are concerns at Barcelona that, despite his attacking threat and speed, he lacks the defensive abilities to be able to succeed in their team. But Sport reports that Barcelona are now preparing to integrate Dembele back into the core of the team, bringing him in from the cold to be a regular starter under Ronald Koeman in the coming months. Get more stories like this on T...
Report: Man Utd considering the possibility of signing 23-yr-old without a medical
Manchester United are being linked with a move for the Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. According to Diario Sport, Manchester United are now considering the possibility of signing the player without a medical so that the transfer can be completed before the window closes. There is no doubt that Manchester United need to add more quality to their attack and the French winger is a top-class player when he is fit. However, he has had several injury issues over the last few years and signing him without a medical would be a massive gamble. It will be interesting to see whether Manchester United end up signing the player on a permanent deal or a loan deal. A loan move would be a low risk approach as far as Manchester United are concerned and they should look to secure an agreement with the Spa...
Report: Man Utd star has convinced 23-yr-old to join the club, talks have accelerated
Manchester United has been linked with a move for the Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. The 23 year old’s time at the Spanish club has been plagued with injuries and he needs a fresh start. Manchester United have failed in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho and it seems that the French winger is an alternative. As per ESPN, Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has now managed to convince the winger to move to Old Trafford. As per the report Dembele is now on board and negotiations between the two clubs have accelerated. Furthermore, there is optimism on both sides that the agreement will be found before Monday night. Dembele is a world-class talent who could transform Manchester United’s attack with his pace and flair this season. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League gia...
Report: 23-yr-old edging closer to Man Utd move, Klopp tried to sign him in June
Manchester United are trying to sign Ousmane Dembele on loan from Barcelona this summer. According to Angelo Mangiante from Sky Sports, the 23-year-old player is edging closer to a move to Old Trafford. #Dembele closer to #MUFC. Talks ongoing tonight with #Barca. @SkySport — Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) September 30, 2020 Fabrizio Romano adds that Dembele turned down a loan move to Liverpool back in June and Manchester United are doing their best to convince him. They have been in touch with the player’s agent as well. Man United have now opened talks with Barcelona for Ousmane Démbélé. #MUFC are offering a loan for Démbélé – while Sancho deal with BVB is stalling. Man Utd also contacted player’s agent, putting so much effort to convince the player who already refused #LFC loan on J...
Report: Aubameyang dreams of playing with 23-yr-old La Liga player at Arsenal
Report: Aubameyang dreams of playing with 23-yr-old La Liga player at Arsenal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to see some ambition from the club in the transfer market this summer. As per Le10sport, the striker wants the club to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. Apparently, Aubameyang ‘dreams’ of playing with the La Liga winger at Emirates. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal make a move for the Frenchman in the coming weeks. The report claims that Barcelona need to raise funds for Lautaro Martinez’s signing and Messi’s contract extension. Even though Dembele is not keen on leaving the Spanish giants, he could be sold because of the financial issues. The 23-year-old is yet to showcase his true poten...
Report: Arsenal very interested in signing 22-goal star linked with Newcastle recently
Arsenal are very interested in signing the French striker Moussa Dembele this summer as per Foot Mercato. The former Celtic ace has been a sensation in Ligue 1 ever since he joined Lyon. If the Gunners manage to sign him, it would be a coup for them. The player has recently been linked with Newcastle United and Manchester United. Mikel Arteta has Lacazette and Aubameyang at his disposal but the Frenchman has been linked with an exit this summer. Also, Aubameyang is yet to commit his long-term future to the club. Nketiah and Martinelli are talented but they are too young to lead the line on a weekly basis. Someone like Dembele would be a fantastic replacement if the likes of Lacazette move on this summer. Dembele will add pace, flair and goals to the side. Although he is a centre forward, h...
Arsenal sanction sensational Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang swap deal
Arsenal have been linked with a sensational swap deal involving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Mikel Arteta is intent on signing Philippe Coutinho, all in the Euro papers. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo report that Arsenal will let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in a swap deal for Ousmane Dembele. Barca are willing to cut their losses on Dembele this summer and sell the forward for €50m, while the LaLiga club’s interest in Aubameyang is well documented. The Gabon striker’s contract expires next summer and Arsenal do not want to lose him for free and so are considering an exchange deal for Dembele. Arsenal have been tracking the injury-hit Dembele for some time and Mikel Arteta wants to get the former Borussia Dortmund man a chance in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Spanish outlet ...
