Chelsea’s Boehly given two-month window to sign Dembele at half price

Chelsea have been gifted another chance to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele for a cut-price fee, though they only have a two-month window to take advantage. The France international extended his contract at the Camp Nou over the summer amid interest from the Blues and Paris Saint-Germain.After a shaky start to the season that has seen Thomas Tuchel depart and Graham Potter arrive, the Blues are expected to spend big in the January transfer window to provide the latter with players who fit his mould. Todd Boehly is keen to back his new manager and is already known to be willing to spend big.Recruiting a forward was a priority over the summer but a true marquee signing never arrived. Raheem Sterling joined from Manchester City and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang put pen to paper on deadline day, though there is the feeling that Chelsea still lack quality in the final third.Dembele was a target over the summer and the Blues could be tempted to reignite their interest in the winger at the end of the season, with Marca reporting that there is a two-month window where he will have a £43million release clause.JUST IN: Man City boss Pep Guardiola to use World Cup break to consider future Chelsea were keen on Dembele over the summer (Image: Getty)It is thought that between June and July, the former Borussia Dortmund star could be available for a cut-price before his release clause doubles on the 1st of August. Though Barca appear keen to avoid that scenario with some speculating that they are already preparing to open talks with Dembele to extend his contract further.Dembele had to be persuaded to remain with the Catalan club over the summer but eventually decided to commit to Xavi’s project at the Camp Nou. He has since made 20 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring five and assisting seven. The 25-year-old has shown glimmers of the player that was once dubbed one of the brightest young talents in world football previously.DON’T MISS…Chelsea owner Boehly’s U-turn on Pochettino as Potter pressure risesChelsea owner Boehly’s four options to replace Potter as woes worsenChelsea’s brutal mocking by Drury during Newcastle loss speaks volumes Potter will be well-backed in the coming windows (Image: Getty)