Refusing to leave the team in the winter window, Dembele is the real problem for Barca

Reporter Han Bing reported that Barca came up with the divine operation of renewing Umtiti, but in fact, it stemmed from the complete breakdown of Dembele's salary reduction and renewal negotiations. The French winger earns an annual salary of up to €16 million, with a floating transfer fee of €27 million to be apportioned. If he agrees to a deferred pay-off renewal, it will give Barca more room for a pay cut this season, and Ferran Torres' registration will be faster.

Sadly, Dembele refused Barca's terms of contract extension and insisted he would not leave the team in the winter window in January. This means that the French winger, whose contract expires this summer, will be able to leave the team freely, leaving Barca with no income and having to continue to pay a floating transfer fee of up to 27 million euros.

However, the team newspaper has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain do not have much interest in Dembele this summer. More sincere about the French winger is Chelsea, Tuchel knows Dembele very well when he is coaching Dortmund and wants to get a high-quality winger with speed. Newcastle United are another strong contender that could offer higher salaries for French wingers. Bayern, who had shown some interest in Dembele, have decided to renew their contract with Comand until 2027, and the winger will become bayern's third-paid player.

Dembele's agent, Moussa Sissoko, also stressed that offers from various clubs are being screened with the aim of giving players the best choices for both economic and competitive. However, Barca have not compromised. Barca hope that Dembele will give a final answer on the renewal of the contract this week, and Barca will make a decision based on the will of the players. Laporta, of course, is unlikely to continue to cover salary expenses of up to €8 million this season, with a floating transfer fee of €27 million.

However, Dembele's agent Moussa Sissoko has stressed that the player has no intention of leaving Barca, but insists on renewing the contract for 5 years with the same total annual salary, and also wants a renewal bonus of 40 million euros, which Barca simply cannot accept. Although Premier League clubs such as Chelsea are interested in Dembele, it is difficult for Barca to sell him in the winter window considering that they can sign a French winger for free in the summer. What's more, Dembele has refused to leave in the winter window, and Barca's current squad will remain the main force as long as he is healthy, which will not affect his future in the national team.

For Barca sporting director Alemani, how to get a umtiti-style return from Dembele is the real problem.