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Barcelona have reportedly had a €35m bid for Stade Rennais starlet Ousmane Dembele rejected.

Dembele has been a sensation in Ligue 1 this season, his first as a professional, scoring nine goals to date.

According to France Football today, Barca followed up their recent scouting trips to France with a firm offer for the player. The bid, reported to be €35m, was immediately knocked back by Rennais.

Recent reports indicate Barca Sporting Director, Robert Fernandez, attended Rennais’ 4-1 victory over Nantes last weekend to watch the 18-year-old. It was one of several trips he apparently made to watch the player who has featured for France at U-17, U-18 and U-19 levels.

Dembele only signed his first professional contract with the Ligue 1 club at the end of last year, but has entered the spotlight after a series of impressive displays in the French top flight. 

Barca are not alone in their pursuit of the player however, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City also apparently present at Roazhon Park on occasions this season.