Dortmund win race for European wonderkid

 

Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal to sign Rennes striker Ousmane Dembele, according to Sport Bild.

 

Dembele, 18, has enjoyed a sensational breakout campaign and his performances in Ligue 1 have got just about every big club in Europe chasing his signature.

 

The teenage forward came close to leaving Rennes at the start of the season before eventually agreeing to sign a new deal, which reportedly has a release clause worth as little as €5m (£3.9m).

 

Bayern Munich and Liverpool have previously been credited with a strong interest in the youngster, but Dortmund have seemingly won the race to sign the goalscoring sensation.

 

Dortmund win race for European wonderkid

 

No player aged 21 and under has scored more goals across Europe’s top five leagues than Dembele this season (12).

 

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