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Ousmane Dembele would be 'perfect' for Liverpool as Barcelona star 'could slot right into the front three' should one of them leave because he is so direct, claims Reds legend John Barnes

Daily Mail | April 8, 2021

Related Topics: Barcelona, John Barnes, Liverpool F.C., Ousmane Dembélé, Roberto Firmino, Jürgen Klopp, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané

John Barnes believes Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele would be a perfect signing for Liverpool this summer.

The club legend thinks Dembele's direct running and pace is tailor made for Jurgen Klopp's men and would be a natural fit.

Dembele's contract expires in the summer of 2022 so both he and Barcelona have a big decision to make in the off-season.

Ousmane Dembele would be 'perfect' for Liverpool, according to club legend John Barnes
Sadio Mane (right), Diogo Jota (centre) and Mo Salah (left) are mainstays with Roberto Firmino

Jurgen Klopp's tried and tested triumvirate of Roberto Firmino, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane has been broken up somewhat by the emergence of Diogo Jota this season and Barnes sees no reason why Dembele cannot do the same.

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