Barcelona star winger Ousmane Dembele faces an uncertain future at the club with his contract set to expire in June. The French international is said to be mulling a move away from Barca, though the club has recently expressed a renewed interest in keeping him at Camp Nou.
While injuries have plagued his tenure at Barca, Dembele is one of the most talented wingers in the world when healthy. His ability on the ball is among the most lethal in the world and he has the pace to get past defenders in the blink of an eye. Staying on the field has been an issue, however, as the 25-year-old has featured in just 102 matches in La Liga since joining the club five seasons ago.
If he does end up leaving Barcelona, there will be a handful of clubs interested in bringing him on board. A move to the Premier League could absolutely be in the cards for Dembele, while other Champions League contenders will also be keen on landing him this summer. With all that in mind, here are the three best landing spots for Dembele if he doesn't re-up at Barcelona.
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3 best Ousmane Dembele landing spots if he leaves Barcelona
With Robert Lewandowski making his intention to leave Bayern Munich clear, the Bundesliga giants could be interested in bringing Dembele to town as a form of replacement for their star striker. While Dembele would play out on the wing and would not serve as a direct Lewandowski replacement, he'd be a key factor in the attacking third and help Bayern make up some of the goalscoring prowess they'll lose if Lewandowski does leave.
Dembele scored 6 goals and added 11 assists as a 19-year-old in the Bundesliga, so there's reason to believe he'd be able to dominate in a return six years later. With Bayern Munich potentially in the market for attackers this summer, Dembele could be a solid option for the reigning Bundesliga champs, especially if Lewa does end up departing.
Manchester United are in desperate need of some fresh faces at the club, and Dembele could be an intriguing option to add some flare to the attacking third. Jadon Sancho's second half surge has him lined up as a key player for United next season, but they could use some more star power opposite him. With Dembele dominant on both feet, he is capable of playing along either flank. Having him team up with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sancho would make for a lethal attacking unit for Manchester United.
Dembele's injury prone-ness may worry fans at Manchester, but the talent the 25-year-old possesses could make him a key cog under Erik Ten Hag. Additionally, United are one of the few clubs who would be able to match the ambitious wage demands of Dembele, which could play a huge factor in his decision.
1. Chelsea
A reunion with former Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel may be the perfect way for Dembele to revive his career and live up to the potential he had during his youth days. While he's always shown the ability to produce on the pitch, his injuries have slowed down his development. Some of his best football was played at Dortmund under Tuchel, so a reunion with his former skipper could be exactly what's needed for a resurgence.
Chelsea is under new ownership after the Roman Abramovich saga came to a close at last, and Todd Boehly will be looking to splash the cash in his first transfer window as owner. Dembele could be an ideal target for Chelsea, who will be in the market for a winger amid the potential departures of players such as Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner, and Hakim Ziyech. Dembele certainly has the talent to compete for a starting spot at Chelsea, and Tuchel could well be willing to take a chance on bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
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