Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Ousmane Dembele, according to reports.
The France international was linked with a season-long loan move to Old Trafford last summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side made Jadon Sancho their leading transfer target, but a failure to land the England international saw the club turn its attention to Dembele.
The former Borussia Dortmund winger’s current deal runs until the end of next season.
However, the Spanish outlet reports that Barcelona’s offer of a new three-year deal has yet to entice Dembele to the table.
“He’s an important player,” Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman said of Dembele earlier this month.
“He’s shown that with his performance here [against Real Valladolid] and above all with the goal that gave us three points. Ousmane’s development this season has been really good.
“Physically, he’s improved a lot; I think that’s been the key to his quality and consistency to play so many games. So, yes, if it’s up to me, I would like him to stay with us.”
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