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Barcelona still hopeful on Philippe Coutinho and Angel Di Maria deals, claims director Robert Fernandez at Ousmane Dembele unveiling

Catalan giants have £198million to spend after losing Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain — and want to do yet more business

BARCELONA'S sporting director Robert Fernandez has revealed he does not expect £138million Ousmane Dembele to be the last incoming in this transfer window.

Having lost Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, the Catalans have targeted several big-names to bring in as a replacements — and have been following the Frenchman since the Brazilian's departure.

 Ousmane Dembele has completed his £138million transfer to Barcelona
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Ousmane Dembele has completed his £138million transfer to BarcelonaCredit: Alamy Live News
 Barcelona director Robert Fernandez with new signing Nelson Semedo
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Barcelona director Robert Fernandez with new signing Nelson SemedoCredit: AP:Associated Press

They have targeted several other player, primarily Philippe Coutinho and Angel Di Maria, and Fernandez admits their business is not over.

Speaking at Dembele's unveiling, he said: "We have been working for a few days.

"One player could arrive — or maybe two.

"My intention is that we get at least one more player, and hopefully, too."

Coutinho and Di Maria are the obvious targets, as they are the players Barca have wanted for the majority of the summer.

Marco Verratti was an earlier target, but the Italian international now seems settled in Paris.

 Barcelona are hopeful of securing deal to sign Angel Di Maria from PSG
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Barcelona are hopeful of securing deal to sign Angel Di Maria from PSGCredit: Getty

While, Jean-Michael Seri thought he was getting his "dream move" — until talks with Nice broke down.

The transfer window in Spain is open until September 1.

 Liverpool want to keep Philippe Coutinho, but Barcelon are still in hunt
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Liverpool want to keep Philippe Coutinho, but Barcelon are still in huntCredit: PA:Press Association
 Ousmane Dembele poses for picture with Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu
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Ousmane Dembele poses for picture with Barcelona president Josep BartomeuCredit: EPA

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