Barcelona’s new manager, Ronald Koeman has rebuffed Ousmane Dembele exit rumours from the club.

The former Dortmund player has been linked with a move to Manchester United as an alternative for Jadon Sancho.

The Red Devils €100m bid for the 20-year-old was rejected by the Bundesliga club on Tuesday quenching Manchester United’s hope of landing the prolific forward before the window shuts on Monday.

Dembele, who joined Barcelona for €105 million, plus a reported €40 million add-ons in 2017 penned a five-year deal with his buyout clause set at €400 million yet injuries have hampered the winger from performing at the highest for the Blaugranas.

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Dembele could be available for around £45m according to talkSPORTS, though United reportedly want a season-long loan.

Asked about the 23-year old, the new Barca boss said “The first thing to say is that it is up to the club and to the player.

“But he is with us and as we've seen in recent weeks I am counting on him…. he has to wait to play but he is training well, getting fitter.

“I want to say that I am counting on him.”