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Barcelona make Ousmane Dembele extension beyond 2022 a 'priority move' after turning his career around... despite boss Ronald Koeman 'being ready to sanction move to Manchester United' just SIX months ago

Barcelona are set to make a contract extension for Ousmane Dembele beyond 2022 'a priority move' after turning his career around at the club.

The French forward joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund for a minimum fee of £97million in August 2017, making him the joint-sixth most expensive transfer of all time.

Dembele has often suffered from inconsistency since then, only making nine appearances and scoring one goal in all competitions last season after suffering a hamstring injury.

Barcelona are reportedly keen to tie Ousmane Dembele (second left) down to a new contract
The French forward, 23, has impressed up top for the Spanish side alongside Lionel Messi (left)

But he has become an integral part of the Catalonian outfit, and Mundo Deportivo report the club want to tie him down to fresh terms as soon as possible.