Manchester United collapse. Barcelona did agree a loan deal with United to send the France international to Old Trafford.However, despite the two clubs settling on a substantial loan fee and United paying his wages, Dembele’s contract stance got in the way.Barcelona asked him to sign a contract extension until 2023 to help ensure his value did not drop after this season.The 23-year-old refused in order to not tie himself down to the club further where he is clearly not wanted.His current deal runs until 2022, meaning he would have just 12 months left on his contract if he left Barcelona on a straight loan this term.Dembele’s stay meant Barcelona were ultimately blocked from signing Memphis Depay from Lyon too, as La Liga stepped in due to.
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