Barcelona identify Coutinho and Dembele alternatives and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 19th August, 2017

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Borussia Dortmund open to Ousmane Dembele sale

Barcelona have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund sensation Ousmane Dembele, with the German club’s sporting director, Michael Zorc, confirming that the Signal Iduna Park outfit are open to allowing the Frenchman leave but only for the right price.

The German was quick to add, that should their evaluation is not met by Barcelona, the 20-year-old will remain put at the club.

Speaking in an interview, Zorc said: “We have a clear position, if it is fulfilled, [he] will be transferred this summer. If it is not, he will stay at Dortmund."


Kevin-Prince Boateng returns to Germany

Kevin-Prince Boateng has returned to Germany, having spent the last 18 months with the likes of AC Milan and Las Palmas. The 30-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Eintracht Frankfurt, having agreed to mutually terminate his contract with the La Liga side.

Speaking in an interview, as quoted by Sky Sports, Frankfurt’s sporting director Fredi Bobic said:

"We know Kevin's strengths in midfield and are convinced that he can play a key role in our team. Kevin is a winner with endless will."

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