I dont understand this. Unless Dembele is asking for ridiculous money, i really cant fathom. Especially if the rumor about the length of the contract issue is true.
He has been good servant for the club. Impose himself well and been boasting the midfield for quite some time. Players love him. Seems like he tutoring some younger players. Why would we let him go.
Is it such a bad thing to have him as our squad players. Rotate him with another great MC. Dont make him plan A. Make him plan B or A2 if injury is the concern.
Every signing is a gamble. We dont know what we will be getting. New marquee MC signing could play like Bakayoko for God's sake. At least bed the new signing together with him going into the season.
I think the fact the Chinese League will be a lot easier for Dembele, training probably not as intense as under a Poch.