Reported Arsenal target Memphis Depay does not fancy a move to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur from Barcelona, according to Sport.
Arsenal and Tottenham target Memphis Depay wants Barcelona stay
Sport have reported this morning that Tottenham are interested in signing Depay from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Barcelona want €20 million (£16.89m) in transfer fees for the former Manchester United forward, and Tottenham are in a position to pay that sum, according to the report.
Sport have claimed that the 28-year-old Netherlands international does not fancy a move to Tottenham despite Antonio Conte’s side playing in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Depay reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place in Xavi’s starting lineup.
Blow for Spurs and the Gunners
The forward’s desire to stay at Barcelona will come as a blow to Tottenham as well to Arsenal.
That’s because the Gunners have been linked with the former Lyon star as well.
Sport reported on June 24 that Arsenal are interested in the Dutchman.
Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus has joined Arsenal from Manchester City, who also have striker Eddie Nketiah in their team, but manager Mikel Arteta could do with another top-quality forward.
Barcelona are one of the biggest and most historic clubs in the world, and not many players get the chance to turn out for the Blaugrana.
We can understand why Depay reportedly wants to stay at Camp Nou.
Depay scored 12 goals and gave two assists in 20 La Liga starts for Barcelona last season.
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