Koeman speaks out about Manchester United’s move for Dembele Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has spoken out about Manchester United’s move for Ousmane Dembele. United have reportedly been in talks with Dembele over on a season-long loan after seeing their efforts to land Jadon Sancho fail. Ed Woodward hopes to finalise a deal before the transfer window slams shut on October 5. Barcelona are desperate to offload the World Cup winner to generate some much-needed funds. They plan to replace him with Memphis Depay, who is looking to leave Lyon for a bargain fee. However, Sky Germany claim United’s efforts to bring Dembele to Old Trafford have been met with fierce resistance by the player. They state Dembele, despite his injury frustrations at the Nou Camp, is not yet ready to give up on his Barcelona dream. It’s claimed Dembele still feels he has a point to prove and hopes a season free of injuries will allow him to prove his worth. Furthermore, it’s reported that Dembele is unhappy at being second choice. Sancho has reportedly told the Red Devils he is willing to wait a year to secure his move to Old Trafford. Barca boss Koeman addressed the speculation over the Frenchman’s future at a press conference on Tuesday, he said: “The first thing to say is that it is up to the club and to the player. “But he is with us and as we’ve seen in recent weeks I am counting on him….he has to wait to play but he is training well, getting fitter. “I want to say that I am counting on him.” Asked why Dembele did not play against Villarreal, he added: “Dembele did not start the last game because Ansu Fati has proved to be a very good player, and he will have to wait for his moment.” Koeman looking for one more With Ajax full-back Sergino Dest having a medical and expected to sign in the next 24 hours, Koeman explained he still wants one more signing. However, out-of-favour striker Martin Braithwaite will be a part of his plans: “Martin does serve me. I would like to have two per position. “Leo [Messi] and [Antoine] Griezmann can play as ‘9’, but they are not the type of center forwards as Martin. We are looking for one more.” The post Koeman speaks out about Manchester United’s move for Dembele appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has spoken out about Manchester United’s move for Ousmane Dembele.

United have reportedly been in talks with Dembele over on a season-long loan after seeing their efforts to land Jadon Sancho fail.

Ed Woodward hopes to finalise a deal before the transfer window slams shut on October 5.

Barcelona are desperate to offload the World Cup winner to generate some much-needed funds. They plan to replace him with Memphis Depay, who is looking to leave Lyon for a bargain fee.

However, Sky Germany claim United’s efforts to bring Dembele to Old Trafford have been met with fierce resistance by the player.

They state Dembele, despite his injury frustrations at the Nou Camp, is not yet ready to give up on his Barcelona dream. It’s claimed Dembele still feels he has a point to prove and hopes a season free of injuries will allow him to prove his worth.

Furthermore, it’s reported that Dembele is unhappy at being second choice. Sancho has reportedly told the Red Devils he is willing to wait a year to secure his move to Old Trafford.

Barca boss Koeman addressed the speculation over the Frenchman’s future at a press conference on Tuesday, he said: “The first thing to say is that it is up to the club and to the player.

 

 

“But he is with us and as we’ve seen in recent weeks I am counting on him….he has to wait to play but he is training well, getting fitter.

“I want to say that I am counting on him.”

Asked why Dembele did not play against Villarreal, he added: “Dembele did not start the last game because Ansu Fati has proved to be a very good player, and he will have to wait for his moment.”

Koeman looking for one more

With Ajax full-back Sergino Dest having a medical and expected to sign in the next 24 hours, Koeman explained he still wants one more signing.

However, out-of-favour striker Martin Braithwaite will be a part of his plans: “Martin does serve me. I would like to have two per position.

“Leo [Messi] and [Antoine] Griezmann can play as ‘9’, but they are not the type of center forwards as Martin. We are looking for one more.”

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