French Championship hopefuls sign former Barca winger to bolster attack in January transfer window.

The French Championship hopefuls have made a significant signing ahead of the January transfer window, bringing in a former Barcelona winger to bolster their attacking options.

The player in question is none other than Moussa Dembélé, who has been with the Catalan club since he was just 16 years old. However, after failing to establish himself as a regular starter at the Camp Nou, Dembélé left for Atletico Madrid last summer and spent a year on loan back at his boyhood club before returning to the Spanish capital this season.

Now, Dembélé will be joining fellow Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, where he will reportedly earn €5 million per week ($5.7 million) according to reports from France's Le Parisien newspaper. The move is seen as a coup for Monaco, who have struggled to score goals this season and could use a boost up front.

Dembélé's arrival comes at a crucial time for Monaco, who sit second in the league table but trail leaders PSG by just two points. With Dembélé in the team, they should be able to increase their chances of challenging for the title come the end of the season.

However, it remains to be seen whether Dembélé can replicate his success at the Camp Nou, where he scored 22 goals in 84 appearances over three seasons. He also played a key role in helping Barcelona win the Copa del Rey in 2019, scoring in both legs of the final against Real Sociedad.

Whatever happens, Dembélé's addition to the Monaco squad is sure to generate plenty of interest and excitement among fans and pundits alike. Whether he can live up to expectations or not, one thing is certain - Monaco will certainly be looking to make the most of his talents in the coming months.