Decisive week for Moukoko, Dortmund and Barcelona

Decisive week for Moukoko, Dortmund and Barcelona

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The forward is a target for the Catalans but is in contract talks with Dortmund

Youssoufa Moukoko's future is close to being decided. He's the great revelation of the Bundesliga this season with Borussia Dortmund. The player and his club are set to meet to look at a renewal deal, but that is very complicated. Barcelona are paying close attention as they would like to sign him at zero cost.

In recent weeks Bild and Sky Germany have said that his renewal is practically impossible. The numbers given are different but both agree that the signing on fee he wants is too big for Dortmund to agree to pay. In terms of salary, there are some differences but not ones that can't be bridged.

Moukoko dismissed stories that his demands were too high, showing he won't let himself be pressured through the media to make his decision. He's very grateful to Dortmund and in sporting terms, staying might help him keep progressing as a player. At his age - 18 - the striker knows more chances to jump up a level will come.

Dortmund want the situation to be resolved one way or another. Barca have spoken to his people and there is the feeling they could reach a deal if he arrives for free in the summer. Moukoko has never hidden his sympathy with Barcelona and that could bring him to Camp Nou now or in the future.

If Moukoko agrees to stay, he wants an exit clause that teams including Barca could pay. The Catalans are waiting. If the meeting with Dortmund ends in a rupture, they will be there with open arms to try and sign him and stop him going to the Premier League.

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