£44M-Rated Barcelona Attacker Sparks Battle between Chelsea and Newcastle

French and Barcelona Attacker Ousmanne Dembele, is reportedly a target for both Newcastle and Chelsea, as revealed by reliable sources from CalcioMercato. It is believed that Dembele has a release clause of £44 million in his contract with Barcelona, which is set to expire in 2024.

The news of Dembele’s potential availability has sparked interest from both Newcastle and Chelsea, who are both said to be considering making a bid for the talented winger during the upcoming summer transfer window.

This is not the first time that Chelsea have been linked with the 25-year-old, as they were reportedly interested in him last summer. However, their pursuit was cut short after Dembele signed a two-year contract extension with Barcelona.

On the other hand, Newcastle’s new ownership is keen to make a statement in the transfer market and the signing of Dembele could be a major coup for the club.

The Frenchman’s skill and versatility on the pitch could provide the X-factor that Newcastle needs to propel themselves up the ranks in English football.