As reported by Radio Montecarlo, Memphis Depay, 26, will not play next season at Barça. RMC assures that both the Dutchman and Aouar, who were wanted by European greats, will not budge, which would validate the promise made by the president of Olympique de Lyon, Jean-Michel Aulas, this week. Then, he assured that if no operation was closed on Friday, he would no longer let anyone out.
Barça, however, will rush their options until the last minute. He has the cases of Dembélé, Todibo, Rafinha, Umtiti and even Júnior Firpo open. If he gets any strong sales, the first target, admitted by Koeman, would be Eric Garcia. If he can get two players out, he would try to convince Aulas with an offer in terms similar to the one he made for Sergiño Dest to Ajax. About 20 or 25 million euros and the possibility of deferring the payment until the summer of 2021.
If not, Barça will wait for the January market to open. So, if the team is on the right track in all competitions, and admitting that Depay terminates his contract in June 2021 (He has not yet renewed despite having an offer), he could make a new attempt, both with him and with Eric García if he cannot now incorporate them.