Memphis Depay’s future at Barcelona is still very much up in the air. But big Premier League clubs are showing continued interest in signing him
Arsenal Transfer News: Since Memphis Depay’s future with Barcelona is uncertain, many Premier League clubs reportedly have an interest in acquiring his services, as reported by 90min. The Dutch forward is entering the last six months of his contract. He will have to decide soon whether to leave the club in January or go for free in the summer.
Memphis Depay’s career is at an unexpected crossroads. It’s possible that his time with Barcelona may be cut short without warning. The 28-year-old forward’s contract is due to expire. There are no signs of renewal. He had great expectations for the club after joining on a free transfer from Lyon.
Barcelona is willing to sell him quickly, just as they were in the summer. The striker remained with the team due to a number of unforeseen circumstances. It has been said that his pay demands were too high for possible suitors. This played a role in derailing their plans.
Will Arsenal get Memphis Depay?
There were rumors that Juventus were interested in signing him. But that Depay and Barcelona could not settle their departure conditions. When the Dutchman was allowed to go, the Blaugrana were keen to reap the financial benefits.
Some reports have indicated that Barcelona is still hoping to negotiate a fee of approximately €15 million from potential buyers. The Barcelona forward will have just six months remaining on his contract come January. So it’s quite unlikely that he’ll be leaving the club. The issue is whether the Dutchman leaves this team next month or leaves for free this summer.
What’s next?
Premier League teams and, according to the source, AS Roma are both interested in signing him in January. It’s possible that English teams are more interested in signing him than the Italian powerhouses are. After losing Gabriel Jesus for an extended period due to injury, Arsenal are among the clubs interested.
The Gunners need to find a replacement quickly so they can maintain their title-contending pace. A player like Depay would be quite intriguing. Mikel Arteta’s ultimate choice is crucial, since it might wind up being the same as last January when he declined to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
In the meanwhile, Manchester United is said to be the most interested club in signing Depay from Barcelona’s attacking roster. Coach Erik ten Hag is familiar with the player and hopes he will re-sign with the team.
Depay may still be interested in a return. But any transfer will be contingent on the nature of his job at the club. Depay is an ideal candidate to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
In closing, Tottenham is mentioned as a team that is said to be looking to add more offensive reinforcements to their roster. Although they do not prioritize acquiring a striker, Antonio Conte might make a shrewd deal like Depay.
