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Ousmane Dembele 'will miss Barcelona's first pre-season training and medical tests after failing to meet the club's Sunday night deadline to accept their latest offer' - but the Catalan giants remain 'hopeful they can agree a deal in the coming days'

Ousmane Dembele will miss Barcelona's first pre-season training and medical testing on Monday after refusing the club's latest offer and failing to sign a new contract.

The Frenchman became available as a free agent when his contract expired on July 1 after failing to reach an agreement with the Catalan giants over a contract extension despite months of talks.

The forward was given a deadline of 9pm (8pm BST) on Sunday to accept the Spanish club's latest offer ahead of the players' return to training following their summer break on Monday, according to AS.