According to TuttoJuve’s sources, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are ready to make a January transfer window offer for Memphis Depay. He is a striker for Barcelona who is also a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Therefore, Arsenal believes they may persuade Barcelona to transfer the 28-year-old to them in the midst of the season. Sport reported last month that Tottenham, Arsenal’s North London rival, is also interested in signing Depay.
However, the Dutchman does not want to go to Spurs because he does not like to play for a ‘second-rate team. According to 90min, Tottenham are also considering a move for Depay during the next January transfer window.
About the report:
We believe that if Arsenal makes a competitive offer to Barcelona in the January transfer window, they will be able to get Memphis Depay from Barcelona ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.
Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas hailed the Dutchman as “extremely quick” and “dangerous” in August 2021. So the opportunity to join a side on the ascent might be quite attractive for him. The Gunners are now five points ahead at the top of the Premier League standings.
Will Memphis Depay move to Arsenal or Tottenham?
Barcelona is not too reliant on Depay because of their other attacking alternatives and potential openness to a trade. After speculations surfaced over the weekend linking the Dutch winger Memphis Depay with a transfer to Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the situation.
Arsenal may be interested in signing a new center forward. Gabriel Jesus will likely be sidelined for some time. The Brazilian sustained a knee injury. After surgery, he will likely miss a few months of action.
Therefore, Tuttojuve reported this weekend that Arsenal are interested in signing Memphis Depay. The forward for Barcelona has struggled in Spain. His play since leaving Lyon has not been as impressive. He is likely to be traded in the new year.
But Fabrizio Romano has spoken out on the matter, saying that Depay is certain to stay at Barcelona until the club decides to trade him.
“At the moment, there are no negotiations ongoing between Depay and any other club. It could be a great opportunity for many clubs, for sure. But Barça have to decide if they want to sell Memphis or not,” Romano said for CaughtOffside.
With the Netherlands, Depay had a successful World Cup, although they were eliminated by Argentina in the quarterfinals on penalties.
