Barcelona transfer news: What lies ahead for Chelsea and Newcastle-linked Ousmane Dembele?

<p>With the transfer window edging closer, the Dembele rumour mill has once again started turning.</p>

It's no secret that Barcelona have had major financial issues over the last couple of seasons with the majority of their signings being free agents.

<p>As well as avoiding transfer fees, Barcelona have had to sell players such as Antoine Griezmann and Phillipe Coutinho in order to try and stabilise their finances.</p>

<p>Despite taking all these measures, the club still have to reduce their wage bill by around &pound;176million in order to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;financial fair play regulations.</p>

Dembele was heavily linked with a move away during the summer transfer window to teams such as Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

Due to the skill and talent the French winger possesses, it's no surprise that clubs are still vying for his signature.

<p>The most recent teams who have been linked with a move for the winger are Manchester City, Newcastle United and Chelsea.</p>

<p>While the 25-year-old would be an ideal match for these clubs, Chelsea have only just signed two wingers in Noni Madueke and Mykhalio Mudryk.</p>

If he were to join the West London-based side, he would likely be a rotation option rather than a consistent starting 11 player.

<p>In Newcastle, however, he would undoubtedly become the star player of the entire side.</p>

<p>He was a free agent last summer but chose to extend his stay at the Camp Nou until 2024.&nbsp;</p>

Dembele even took a wage cut in order to be registered for the 2022/23 season.

It is reported that Barcelona are keen to re-sign the winger as he has played in almost every game he has been avaliable for this season.

<p>Despite this, Dembele's renewal has been put down in the pecking order of priorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after a Spanish court stopped Barcelona from signing wonderkid Gavi to a professional deal due to their financial situation.</p>

<p>In order to keep their squad together, Barca need to ensure they have enough money to fulfil their already contracted players.</p>

This will perk the ears of any potential suitors as the closer the deal comes to ending, the less they'll have to pay for the winger.

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