Ousmane Dembele s agent claims Barcelona have threatened to bench the winger for the rest of the season if he does not sign a new contract.
Dembele entered the final six months of his deal on January 1, meaning he is eligible to discuss potential moves to other clubs for next season.
Barca, especially coach Xavi, have been open in their desire to see Dembele commit himself to the club, despite his time there being largely disappointing since joining from Borussia Dortmund for an initial €105million in 2017.
But reports suggest Barca have grown frustrated with the lack of movement, with Xavi previously urging Dembele to make an effort in talks.
Now, the likelihood of an agreement may have diminished even further after Dembele s agent accused Barca of re…