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Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea were not in contact with Dembele in January

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been asked about rumors that the Blues were interested in signing Ousmane Dembele in January but has played down the speculation.

Dembele was linked with a host of clubs on deadline day including PSG, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United.

President Joan Laporta has claimed Dembele had an offer on the table from an English club but opted to stay at the Camp Nou instead.

Tuchel worked with Dembele previously at Borussia Dortmund but says Chelsea did not get in touch with the forward during the transfer window.