Newcastle United have tabled an 'astronomical offer' to sign Ousmane Dembele on a free next summer, putting the Magpies in 'pole position' and ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Barcelona star, according to reports.
Despite the best efforts of new boss Xavi, Dembele, 24, is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal to keep him at the Nou Camp beyond next summer, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Barcelona have already put forward their best possible offer for the Frenchman, with Xavi vowing to Dembele that he will become one of the best attackers in the world if he stays at the Nou Camp.