FC Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé could inching toward a move to Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club wants to trigger the release clause before the imminent deadline. Dembélé would cost the French giants €50 million before August 1.
RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins reports that the 26-year-old is closer to PSG than ever. The Ligue 1 champions are operating overtime and want to lift his release clause before midnight on Monday.
(🌕) JUST IN: Ousmane Dembele closer to PSG than ever. The club is working overtime and wants to lift his €50m clause before midnight on Monday. The trend remains for Ousmane to join Paris. @FabriceHawkins 🚨🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/4oZVD2o5IG
— PSGhub (@PSGhub) July 30, 2023
The trend remains for Ousmane to join Paris in the coming hours. Furthermore, journalist Adrià Albets reports that the situation has escalated to the point where Barcelona fears losing Dembélé and is refusing to talk with PSG.
(🌕) JUST IN: Barcelona will start a war with Paris if the clause is triggered! Catalan club think they've lost Ousmane Dembele and are refusing talks with PSG: there is a clause, €50m. @AdriaAlbets 🚨🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/O8y1zHc1PC
— PSGhub (@PSGhub) July 30, 2023
As it appears PSG will trigger the €50 million release clause, the situation has become a battleground between Barcelona and PSG.
The Catalan club perceives the clause as a potential threat and starting a defensive stance. Barcelona’s determination to retain Dembélé has been tested as PSG continues to push forward in their pursuit.
With the deadline fast approaching, both clubs know the significance of the coming hours in determining the player’s future. The outcome of the transfer saga is poised to have far-reaching implications for both clubs.