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Man United 'urge Ousmane Dembele to spurn Barcelona and move to Old Trafford on a free next summer despite new boss Xavi's desire to keep winger'

Manchester United are urging Ousmane Dembele to leave Barcelona and move to Old Trafford on a free transfer, according to reports in Spain.

The French winger's contract expires next summer, meaning clubs outside Spain can open negotiations in January to sign him on a free transfer in July.

And according to Mundo Deportivo, United representatives are pushing Dembele to leave the Nou Camp and move to the Premier League when his deal runs out.

Manchester United are said to be urging Ousmane Dembele to join on a free next summer
The news comes despite new Barcelona manager Xavi (right) wanting to keep Dembele, 24

Dembele, who moved to the Spanish giants in 2017 - the eighth-biggest transfer of all time at £97million - as a Neymar replacement, has struggled for consistency in Catalonia.