Memphis Depay heads to training with Dutch national team
Barcelona have set a price of £17million in order to sell Memphis Depay to Arsenal, according to reports. The Netherlands international only joined from Lyon in last summer’s transfer window. But he could now leave with the La Liga giants eyeing two forwards.
Barcelona star Memphis Depay has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
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Yet two players are key to Arsenal’s hopes of bringing the Netherlands international to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
If Barcelona sign Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, from Bayern Munich and Leeds respectively, they’ll be open to cutting the forward loose.
Lewandowski has already signalled his intentions to leave Bayern behind, saying recently: "I can confirm that I spoke to Hasan [Salihamidzic, Bayern sporting director] and informed him that the decision was made - and that I am not extending my contract with FC Bayern.
"Both sides have to think about the future. It's best if we find the best solution for both sides.
"I said to [Salihamidzic] that if an offer comes, then we have to think about it - also for the club. Both sides have to think about the future. That's all I can say.
"I still have a year's contract [left at Bayern]. But I said that we have to find the best solution for both sides.
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Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski would boost Arsenal's chances of Memphis Depay transfer (Image: GETTY)
Meanwhile, speaking as the summer transfer window creeps closer, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted they’d do everything they can to strengthen the team.
The Gunners missed out on a place in the top four after collapsing during the final stages of the season.
And Arteta said: “From my side, I will do and the club will do what we have to do and what we think is the best thing for the club to move forward and do it with the integrity and the honesty that we’ve always done it.
“Those players know individually their situation, when it’s going to be communicated, and then that situation happens face to face the way that they deserve.”
Arsenal chief Edu has reflected on their season, too, and insisted he’s looking forward to next term already.
Barcelona may sell Memphis Depay to Arsenal if Raphinha joins (Image: GETTY)
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“Thank you season 2021/22. I have to say how proud I am to be part of this team,” he said.
“We went through different moments during the season, but in all of them we believed in what we were working on – especially our players.
“I can guarantee there was never a lack of effort, dedication and commitment and hours of work from no one in the club to end the season in the best way possible.
“Thank you to the fans for your great support!! As always.
“I’m really looking forward to the season 2022/23. COYG.”
