Barcelona were reportedly interested in signing Dembele last summer when he opted to leave French side Rennes for Dortmund instead.

The 20-year-old has been an instant hit in Germany, scoring 10 goals and providing 21 assists in his 49 appearances for the Bundesliga giants.

Dembele is reportedly still on Barcelona's radar going into the summer window, while the Frenchman is said to have informed them of his desire to play at the Catalan giants.

But Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim Dortmund have responded by slapping a £79million price tag on Dembele in an effort to fend off Barca's interest.