Liverpool make approach for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona ace reaches transfer decision
LIVERPOOL have made an approach for Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele.
Posted Wednesday, July 03, 2019 by Dailystar.co.uk
The Reds are not expected to splash out this summer following an impressive campaign that saw them battle Manchester City all the way in the title race before they beat Tottenham in the Champions League final.
Reports have suggested Jurgen Klopp is only interested in replacing any fringe players that leave the club.
However, the German has previously expressed interest in Dembele, who is reportedly unhappy at Barcelona.
When asked about a potential deal last year, Klopp said: "Is he on the market? Now I'm interested."
And according to L'Equipe, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have made an approach for the Frenchman.
The Merseyside outfit are keen to bring in competition for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
Meanwhile, Bayern need to add width to replace Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, who have both left the club.
The German side failed in approaches for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Leroy Sane.
Liverpool have reportedly made an approach for Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele (Pic: GETTY)
L'Equipe claim Dembele is now their priority signing.
However, Barca have no interest in letting the winger leave.
And Dembele wants to stay at the Nou Camp, despite suggestions he hasn't settled in Spain.
Barcelona are expected to seal the signing of Antoine Griezmann next week.
But his arrival is intended to add depth to their frontline, rather than replace any potential outgoings.
According to Marca, Dembele met with Barca chief Jose Maria Bartomeu last month to discuss his future.
And Bartomeu made it clear he wanted the World Cup winner to stay.
The report claims he told Dembele: "We're counting on you."
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