5 big name transfers that can still happen before the transfer window runs out

Modified Aug 14, 2018 09:02 GMT

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#3. Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona to Arsenal)

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Barcelona superstar Ousmane Dembele is one of the few players that could secure a big-money transfer before the closure of the transfer window this summer. With rumors of a potential move to the Premier League intensifying during the past few days, the French youngster could end up switching to the English top flight before the window runs out.

Dembele was signed as a replacement for Neymar after the Brazilian left Barcelona to complete a world-record transfer to Paris Saint Germain last summer. But after failing to cement his place in the team amidst injury issues last season, the 21-year-old is reportedly re-considering his future in the Catalan capital.

Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign the former Borussia Dortmund winger as they plan to strengthen their attack ahead of the upcoming campaign. If the reports are to be believed, the player himself is looking forward to linking up with his former teammates Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at the Emirates stadium this summer.

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