The former Manchester United forward's playing time could diminish even further if the club sign Raphinha from Leeds United.Īccording to Sportsmole, Xavi Hernandez has informed Depay that he is expendable. However, he fell down the pecking order during the second half of last season due to a combination of injuries and the arrival of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres in January. The Dutch forward enjoyed an impressive start to life at Camp Nou, scoring eight goals in his first 15 La Liga games. Memphis Depay joined Barcelona on a free transfer last summer after the expiration of his contract with Lyon. Barcelona will be keen to sell Memphis Depay as they edge closer to completing a move for Raphinha The Catalan giants bolstered their defense and midfielder by signing Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen and Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie.
Raphinha looks set to become their third signing of the summer. The winger and Leeds are, however, waiting for the LaLiga side to be able to register the player. Romano has revealed that 'Leeds are set to accept' a €58 million bid from Barcelona, which could rise to €68 million with add-ons. Raphinha has emerged as one of the club's top transfer targets. The 25-year-old took his game to another level last season, scoring 11 goals in 35 league games and almost single-handedly helping Leeds avoid relegation from the Premier League.īarcelona are eager to bolster their squad this summer after a promising end to the 2021-22 campaign. He enjoyed an impressive debut campaign with the Premier League club, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 30 league games. Raphinha joined Leeds United from Rennes for €20 million in 2020. However, the club were unable to reach an agreement over the transfer fee with Leeds. The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants this summer, and reportedly agreed personal terms with Xavi Hernandez's side months ago, as per 90min. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Barcelona 'has finally submitted an official bid' for Leeds United winger Raphinha.
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