Koeman leaves the door open for Dembele; Dortmund issues statement from Sancho



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Publication date: Monday, October 5, 2020 10:52 AM

Ronald Koeman has refused to rule out a transfer on the Barcelona transfer deadline to Manchester United for Ousmane Dembele.

The French striker has become a serious alternative to Jadon sancho during the last week.

TEAMtalk understands that United continues to push for Sancho, but Borussia Dortmund have held their own all along and will not budge on the £ 108 million starting price.

Sancho is in England ahead of international duty and would be available to push for a deal with United.

However, the England forward may have more on his mind after appearing to be breaking the government’s coronavirus rules.

Sun has shared images that appear to show Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Sancho were at a party in London with more than six people, breaking the government’s “rule of six” coronavirus guidelines, on Saturday night.

Sky sports Dortmund assures that they are “very angry” with Sancho because the player has missed the last two games for not feeling well.

He also missed training last week with the Bundesliga team due to a “respiratory infection”, but Dortmund are frustrated with the 20-year-old’s behavior.

However, he will not change his position on Sancho, with Pennsylvania Y Heaven The Dortmund report will reject all offers for him today. Their self-imposed deadline of August 10 passes last month and they have no intention of bowing to United.

According to the BBC, Dortmund made a statement about Sancho: “We are in close contact with the English FA and representatives of the national team. We are aware that you are following the COVID-19 protocols in line with UEFA. It would be inappropriate for us to add comments at this stage. “

Dembele option

With a lot to do to close a deal for Sancho, United has been looking at Dembélé.

Dembele apparently wants a permanent move, while United is looking for a loan deal.

And Koeman, who left the attacker as a disused substitute at Camp Nou on Sunday, says anything can happen.

“What is true in the world? I don’t know, ”said the Barcelona coach.

“At the moment he is a Barcelona player. There is still one day left for entries and exits. We’ll see.”

Dembélé was on the bench for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Sevilla and Koeman explained why the forward did not go up.

“I opted for [Francisco] Trincao, Pedri and [Miralem] Pjanic [off the bench].

“We needed more control and that’s why I made these changes.”

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