Report: Chelsea Hold Ousmane Dembele Talks With Agreement Near
Chelsea are reportedly negotiating with Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele about a potential transfer and an agreement 'may have been agreed'.
The 24-year-old is out of contract in Spain at the end of the season and could depart for London.
As per Alfredo Martinez, Chelsea are negotiating with Dembele and could have a deal agreed.
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Speaking to La Porteria TV, Martinez said: "Everything indicates that Chelsea is the club that is negotiating and that it may even have something agreed with Dembele."
His agent has demanded a gross salary of €40 million as well as €40 million in bonuses for his player, despite Barcelona's original contract offer being reportedly 'competitive' but now he will not extend his deal and could be set for a move to London.
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This comes just days after Thomas Tuchel gave an outstanding verdict on his former player.
“He is a very good player when he is in his top level. I am very fortunate to have trained him in my time at Dortmund. It was only one year, it should have been longer. I needed to leave and he decided to leave."
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Last month it was reported that Dembele's agent was in contact with Chelsea regarding a potential transfer.
It was previously reported that Chelsea contacted his agents over a possible transfer and this could be edging closer now, with Martinez believing that something may already be agreed for the summer.
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