Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé is reportedly delaying signing a new contract, fuelling rumours of a sensational summer exit.
The Frenchman is evaluating his options in a very productive, albeit injury-plagued, season.
With negotiations stalled, a move to the Premier League or Saudi Arabia is being seen as a real possibility for the star.
According to a report from L'Equipe, Dembélé is currently refusing to enter into contract extension talks with PSG.
The 28-year-old remains a key figure for coach Luis Enrique, but the club have been forced to put negotiations on hold.
The Ballon d'Or winner is the highest-paid player on the team, according to the French publication, while his current contract with the reigning European champions runs until the summer of 2028.
There are several reasons why Dembélé wants to wait before signing a new deal.
He wants to know the club's salary cap for next season, while time is also a factor, as he does not want to discuss his future before the end of the World Cup this summer.
This cautious approach suggests that he is aware that a good tournament can significantly increase his value in negotiations.
Furthermore, his decision is closely linked to PSG's performance in the Champions League.
After a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the quarter-finals, he is preparing to face Liverpool at Anfield in the return leg.
If talks between the parties fail, "L'Equipe" claims that a transfer to the Premier League "could be on the horizon", while there is also interest from the Saudi Pro League.
A move to English football has long been a topic of discussion for the striker, and the financial power of the big English clubs makes them natural destinations.
However, the Middle East presents a very possible alternative.
As N'Golo Kanté's transfer to Al-Ittihadi previously showed, playing in the Gulf states is no obstacle to being part of the France national team, which encourages Dembélé to consider lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia./Express newspaper/
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