Few people miss that Memphis Depay is one of the biggest bargains in the next transfer market. The attacker decided not to extend his relationship with Olympique de Lyon and, therefore, as of July 1, he will be able to choose his destination. A star of the caliber of the Dutch at zero cost is not something usual and therefore it does not lack suitors. Though, Jean-Michel Aulas does not give up. “He is a world-class player. I always wanted him to stay, but he did not accept our proposals. We helped him go to Barcelona, but it was not financially possible. Until the end we believe in the renewal for next season,” said the top manager lionés recently in 'Progrès'.
Nevertheless, the player's desire is clear, to seek a new adventure outside the 'Stade des Lumières'. Besides of Barcelona, Manchester United, Juventus and Liverpool They are the teams that have sounded loudest as far as the future of Memphis is concerned and the 'Mirror' collects the situations of each of them with regard to the operation. The first of the cases that the medium values is the Blaugrana. As Aulas himself acknowledges, Barça's financial problems prevented our protagonist from fulfilling Koeman's great wish upon his arrival on the bench. It remains to be seen what happens from March 7, date of the elections, when the new president takes office …
Return to Old Trafford
It is surprising to see United in the shortlist of candidates, since 18 months after the Red Devils paid 34 million euros to PSV to do with the then young promise they sold him for 16. Lyon was the big winner of the operation, as Moordrecht's team was revitalized in Ligue 1 and has completely cracked the shell. In favor of United? They need a forward, with Martial in constant doubt and Cavani at 34 and the contract to be renewed. In addition, it has a clause that gives them priority in the face of a possible sale, although that remains an anecdote because it would reach the team of its choice free.
Competition for Morata and Firmino
The other two candidates, Liverpool and JuventusThey have also appeared in the rumor mill surrounding Memphis in recent times and in both cases they need a player of their profile. Carragher recently said that “Apart from Salah and Mané, no one else seems to be able to score,” a dart clearly aimed at Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian has never been a killer, but his 6 goals in 35 games this season seem too few for Klopp's '9' starter. While in Juve, although he would have to compete with Morata, his versatility would play in his favor (He is a left winger, although now he works as a false striker) and would serve both to give rest to the Spanish and to a Cristiano Ronaldo who, although not apparent, recently turned 36 years old.
In the meantime, Memphis is still oblivious to all rumors, focused on your team. And it is that, although his future seems far from Lyon, his performance has not decreased one iota this season. Their 14 goals, plus 7 assists, in the French league make him chase Mbappé in the fight por be the top scorer in the competition. While their 69 points and 50 assists in 165 games they make him a candy that it is not surprising that so many want to put it in their mouths. Transfermarkt I rate it at 45 million euros. Its price? 0. The fight promises to liven up the summer.