Liverpool 'to renew Ousmane Dembele interest'

Liverpool will reportedly move for Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele if it becomes clear that the Frenchman will leave Camp Nou.

The attacker joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017, and he has scored nine times and registered nine assists in 35 appearances for the Spanish champions.

Dembele's off-the-field conduct has been called into question in recent weeks, however, after turning up late for a pre-match meeting ahead of the recent Champions League clash with Inter Milan.

The 21-year-old was also left out of the Barcelona XI for El Clasico last weekend, despite Lionel Messi being on the sidelines.

Liverpool are said to be long-term admirers of Dembele, and according to Mundo Deportivo, the Reds will move for the France international in January if Barcelona do indeed decide to sell.

Dembele, who has also previously been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, has scored five times in 13 appearances for Barcelona this season.