Barcelona dangerman Memphis Depay could be heading for the exit just six months after the Netherlands striker joined the club, according to reports.
Netherlands forward Depay has been prolific in La Liga, scoring eight times in 16 matches courtesy of an early-season run of good form that he has not come close to since new boss Xavi arrived in November.
Xavi's faith in one of Depay's international teammates, Luuk de Jong, has paid off in recent weeks.
De Jong scored when he started at Mallorca in Barcelona's first game of 2022 and found the net again at Granada six days later to earn the Spanish giants a point.
The on-loan Sevilla striker started the Super Cup against arch-enemies Madrid on Wednesday and launched a spirited Barca comeback by scoring their first equaliser in the thrilling 3-2 defeat in extra time.
Depay played for 42 minutes after emerging from the bench as he continues his return from a hamstring injury in the hope of becoming a less peripheral figure than he has been since the end of November.
With reported debts of £1.15billion in August, Barca are under pressure to reduced their wage bill if Xavi wants to change his squad.
The arrival of Ferran Torres for £55million from Manchester City at the end of 2021 will not have eased their financial situation, and Depay is thought to be among the top earners at the club.
Juventus are the frontrunners to sign the former Manchester United star, according to Sport.
The outlet claims that Depay, who left Lyon last summer, could attempt to sign Depay on an initial six-month loan.
The deal could see Juve forward Alvaro Morata move in the opposite direction, with Xavi said to hold an 'active interest' in the Italy international.
emuobokelvin
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❗️This guy may had 99 problems but smashing Real Madrid week in week out wasn’t one of them.
Yebbelmpu
89
Instead of Depay, I think that overrated Xavi should leave Instead Barca should hire someone useful like Ten Hag or Guardiola
rezruz
13
Memphis and Frankie should move on if they are not loved. Frankie was star performer last year and now needs a little rest, and is playing out of position by Xavi. Memphis had hardly played a game with other fit attackers, first months he had to do it al by himself, and was MOTM many games, now has to find back form after injury. Does Xavi realy think Abde or Jutgla are better then Memphis… ? Memphis is proven star in orange shirt!! Ferran Torres still to prove he was worth 55 mln..
JonniePiyush
12
Keep living in the past
Coming from a Madrid fan who always keep talking about the CL’s won in the past 😂
PrimeGeorge
10
Xavi wants to ship out all the foreign players and bring in more Catalans which is very bad, is not time for Bousget to leave so Frankie can play in his rightful position? what's Pique still doing there wen there are lads better than him and are available. Jo cover for Alba and his old. if Depay leaves than something is really wrong with Xavi and we need a new coach because Demirs departure still hurts.
fukbcdnryz
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Instead of Depay, I think that overrated Xavi should leave Instead Barca should hire someone useful like Ten Hag or Guardiola
He is not anyhow rated, we have faith in him and he has been delivering.