Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Tuesday, November 10.
Tuesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'forced to shelve plans to sign Ousmane Dembele'
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Manchester United could reportedly be forced to put their pursuit of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele on hold due to Ansu Fati's injury.
The Red Devils were tipped to move for Dembele over the summer, with the Frenchman seen as an ideal alternative to Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, but a deal did not materialise and Dembele remained in Catalonia.
However, the winger's troubles at Camp Nou have continued this season and Dembele has struggled for a regular spot in the starting lineup under Ronald Koeman, but the 23-year-old's situation may be about to change in the wake of Fati's serious injury.
The teenage protege is understood to be facing a four-month spell on the sidelines with a meniscus tear, and according to Sport, Dembele will be a regular starter for Barcelona until Fati recovers.
As a result, any chances of United striking a deal for Dembele during the January transfer window are incredibly slim, although the report claims that the Red Devils are likely to reignite their interest next summer.
Dembele is under contract at Camp Nou until 2022, and with the former Dortmund man seemingly in no rush to pen fresh terms, the Catalan giants could be open to a summer sale in order to avoid losing him for nothing.
Lionel Messi future 'depends on new Barcelona president'
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Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona will reportedly hinge on whom the Blaugrana appoint as their new president.
The Argentine's frosty relationship with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu was well-documented, with Messi handing in a transfer request over the summer before staying put amid a dispute over his release clause.
Bartomeu has since resigned from his post along with the entire board of directors, but the 57-year-old's departure may not be enough to keep Messi on the books in Catalonia.
According to Marca, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner does not want to make any decisions about his future until a new president assumes office, with Messi wanting key questions over the club's transfer policy and long-term plans answered before he plots his next move.
The report claims that the 33-year-old will see out the current season with Barcelona before coming to a decision, with Messi's contract at Camp Nou set to expire in under a year's time.
The Barcelona talisman came off the bench to net twice in a 5-2 victory over Real Betis at the weekend, ending a run of five La Liga games without a goal in doing so.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Barcelona target Memphis Depay hints at Lyon frustration
Memphis Depay suggests that he has become frustrated with life at Lyon, just weeks after he was denied a transfer to Barcelona. Read more.
Neymar 'tells Paris Saint-Germain he wants to extend contract'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar reportedly tells the French champions that he wants to pen fresh terms, with his current deal set to expire in 2022. Read more.
Real Madrid to offer Gareth Bale to Tottenham Hotspur for £13.4m?
Real Madrid may reportedly allow Tottenham Hotspur to sign forward Gareth Bale for £13.4m next summer. Read more.
Manchester City, Liverpool handed David Alaba boost?
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba is allegedly open to a transfer to the Premier League, a development which is said to have alerted Manchester City and Liverpool. Read more.
