Ex-Barcelona star wants to leave PSG for Man Utd next summer, report claims

In the lead-up to the Champions League for PSG, it’s no surprise that disruptive rumours are circulating around the Parisian club once again. This time, the focus is on Ousmane Dembele, who has been instrumental for Luis Enrique’s side with six-goal involvements in four league matches.

According to Football Transfers, citing Fichajes, discussions have reportedly started between Manchester United and Dembele’s representatives regarding a potential move to Old Trafford next year. The report adds that Dembele is keen on joining the Premier League and has made it clear he is open to leaving PSG for Manchester United.

The outled also mentions other intriguing details, as is often the case with such reports. For example, Dembele is the fourth most expensive signing in Barcelona’s history, with the Catalan club paying €135 million for him in 2017 from Borussia Dortmund. This contrasts sharply with the €50 million PSG paid to acquire him from Barcelona in the summer of 2023.

Furthermore, the report notes that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is in search of a new winger, given that Antony has not impressed since his €100 million transfer in 2022. Dembele’s ability to play on both the right and left flanks would provide significant versatility and options for the Manchester United coach.

Ex-Barcelona star wants to leave PSG for Man Utd next summer, report claims

As always, it’s important to take such reports with a pinch of salt, especially since they tend to surface during Champions League periods and before crucial matches.

PSG’s first major game of the season is this Wednesday, 18th September, when they host Girona at the Parc des Princes in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025. The Parisian side arrives at this fixture with several key injuries, adding complexity to Luis Enrique’s quest to start his European campaign on a positive note.

Interestingly, when searching for the original report cited by Football Transfers, which supposedly comes from Fichajes, no such report was found. Searches on both Fichajes.com and Fichajes.net yielded no results, and notably, Football Transfers does not provide a link to the original report on their website. So, draw your own conclusions.