Arsenal have been informed that Ousmane Dembélé is set to join the Premier League, with contract negotiations with PSG at a standstill.
Ousmane Dembélé’s contractual situation at Paris Saint-Germain has entered a phase of major turbulence, fueled by his new status as a serious contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Although his current lease runs until 2028, the 28-year-old French international is demanding a substantial salary increase to reflect his exceptional performances in the 2024/25 season. This standoff, however, comes up against the firmness of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who recalled that no player, however influential he may be, would benefit from an exception concerning the club’s internal salary cap, reaffirming his philosophy where the institution takes precedence over the individual.
The option of the Saudi Pro League is no longer taboo
This impasse benefits the leaders of the Premier League, who are multiplying their approaches. If Arsenal and Chelsea were the first in line, the recent meeting between the player’s agent and Hugo Viana, the sporting director of Manchester City, marks a notable acceleration of the file. At the same time, the option of the Saudi Pro League is no longer taboo, the example of N’Golo Kanté having proven that a golden exile in the Middle East was no longer an obstacle to a career with the French team.
Discussions are at a standstill
For now, discussions are at a standstill. Ousmane Dembélé has chosen to freeze all negotiations until the summer of 2026, wishing to assess the results of PSG’s campaign in the Champions League as well as the proposals that will inevitably arise from his career during the next World Cup.
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