Juventus are ‘closing in on a deal to sign Barcelona forward Memphis Depay’ with the Spanish giants keen to get the Dutch international’s wages off their books so they can register their new signings
- Memphis Depay joined Barcelona last summer as a free agent after leaving Lyon
- His future at the club is already uncertain due to new signings made this summer
- Juventus are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign the Dutch international
- Barcelona need to sell players before they can register their new signings
Juventus are closing in on an agreement with Barcelona for the signing of Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
The 28-year-old only joined the club last summer at the end of his Lyon contract, and went on to score 13 goals in 38 appearances during the past campaign.
However, Spanish publication Sport have reported that the Dutchman has agreed to leave Barcelona, and Juventus are set to land him for a ‘low transfer fee’.
Memphis Depay reportedly wants to leave Barcelona by the end of the transfer window
Additions of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha will make it harder for Depay to get game-time
It’s said the Spanish giants had hoped to obtain a ‘significant sum’ for Depay, who had a solid though unspectacular debut year at the Nou Camp.
Those plans have gone out of the window now, and Barcelona are happy to get a low transfer fee, plus bonuses in the future depending on the player’s performance should he join the Italian giants.
Depay, who is reportedly earning around £230,000-per-week at Barcelona, is demanding a high salary, while his agents are seeking an agreement for a two-year-deal – which would include the option of a third.
Depay had a solid though unspectacular season at Barcelona scoring 13 goals in 38 games
The clubs hope to wrap up negotiations and complete the deal by the end of the week.
Barcelona are keen to reduce their ever-growing wage bill, so that they can register their new signings, amid their well-documented financial issues.
Xavi’s side have made five signings, two of which offer extra competition for Depay in terms of making the starting XI.
Robert Lewandowski is expected to the centrepiece of the team after his £42million arrival from Bayern Munich, while winger Raphinha has also joined…