MEMPHIS DEPAY IS LOSING GROUND AT BARCA

 By Our Correspondant 

 @TheFootballIndex

Key Points 

• The continuity of Dembélé and the imminent arrival of Raphinha open the exit doors for Memphis
• The Dutchman wants to stay at Barcelona but he would be open to transfer options from Champions League teams

Memphis has not made any type of decision and remains on the lookout

Memphis Depay's future at Barcelona is beginning to look bleak. The continuity of Ousmane Dembélé and the more than probable signing of Raphinha can close the doors to the Dutchman's continuity. As per Sport, Barcelona recently had a meeting with Depay's agents and told them that an agreed exit was on the table. The Dutch striker has one year left on his contract and Barcelona would like to sell him before he becomes a free agent. The final decision will be made by Memphis himself, who at the moment is part of Barcelona's preseason tour to the United States.

Xavi considers the Dutchman a wild card in the attack. His minutes under Xavi gained prominence in the final stretch of the season and ended up gaining minutes, however, that doesn't guarantee continuity anymore as Barça is very clear that the attack must be completed by the signing of Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich. There is a significant overload in Barca's attack depth. Barca believe Memphis is an asset who could bring in much needed cash if transferred. 

Memphis remains on the lookout although his first wish is to continue as a Blaugrana. If his entourage and the club come to a transfer agreement, the striker would only study proposals from Champions League teams and there are options on the table. Tottenham recently showed interest, as well as Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus. Barca are very clear that if Memphis is not going to have minutes, he must leave this summer. 

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