All that and more in today’s Barcelona rumours:
Barcelona cannot afford Memphis Depay
Barcelona are reportedly not in a financial position to sign Memphis Depay, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas who says that Joseph Bartomeu, the Barcelona president, contacted the former and informed him that the Blaugrana are not in a position to make an offer for the Dutchman. Aulas took to Twitter and said:
Memphis Depay confirmed Barcelona’s interest in him when he spoke to the media after Netherlands’ recent UEFA Nations League match:
Despite Jean-Michel Aulas’ quotes, Fabrizio Romano and others report that Barcelona have agreed a deal with Lyon for Depay. They say that the deal is worth €25 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
Barcelona may not make any new signings before the season starts
Ronald Koeman has hinted that Barcelona might not be able to make any signings before the season starts. The manager, while talking with Fox Sports Netherlands, said:
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum this summer, with a few other targets also reportedly on their wish list.
Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal not in Barcelona’s squad for a friendly game
Barcelona are taking on Girona in a friendly game today. Ronald Koeman has named his squad for that game but has not selected Luis Suarez or Arturo Vidal.
Both the players are reportedly on the verge of leaving the club this summer, with Juventus and Inter Milan respectively keen on signing them.
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