Barcelona have resolved to sell French winger, Ousmane Dembélé, before the end of January transfer window after failing to extend his contract with the club.

The Spanish club’s director Mateu Alemany made the announcement on Thursday, noting that the forward will NOT pen a new deal and could be sold this month.

Dembélé who has less than six months on his contract has failed to reach a new agreement with Barca who are facing financial challenges.

As such, the 24-year-old is free to discuss with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle who have been listed as potential suitors.

“We started talks with Dembele’s agents last July. Six or seven months have passed since then, during which we have been in dialogue and during which Barcelona have made different offers,” said Alemany.

“We have tried to find a way for the player to stay with us. Offers that have been systematically rejected by his representatives.

“Now, eleven days before the end of the last period of his contract, the club understands that the player does not want to renew and that he is not committed to Barcelona’s future project.

“He and his representatives have been informed that he has to leave the club and that he has to look for a transfer before January 31.”

The forward has left out of Barcelona’s squad for their Copa del Rey last-16 tie against Athletic Club at San Mames on Thursday night.

Dembele has suffered numerous injuries since joining from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth 140 million euros ($158.9 million), in 2017.

Recall that manager, Xavi Hernandex, on Wednesday stated that talks have been ongoing for five months and that “we cannot wait any longer”.

He added he is “not contemplating” leaving Dembele in the stands until the summer.

“Either the player renews or we look for an exit for the player, there is no other possibility,”