JUVENTUS have joined Barcelona within the race for former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, in line with stories.
The Lyon ace was closely linked with a transfer to the Nou Camp on the finish of final season.
Juventus will go head-to-head with Barcelona for Lyon ace Memphis DepayCredit score: Reuters
However the Catalans will face stiff competitors for the Dutchman in January with the Serie A giants additionally eager, in line with Turin newspaper La Stampa.
Juve are additionally mentioned to be contemplating together with ahead Federico Bernardeschi, 26, as a part of a swap deal.
The Italians are mentioned to be looking out for cheaper offers as they attempt to handle the monetary influence of Covid-19 through the January window.
Depay is within the last 12 months of his contract and could be available for just £4.5million when the switch window opens subsequent month.
He was a high goal for Barcelona gaffer Ronald Koeman final summer season however the cash-strapped membership couldn’t meet Lyon’s calls for.
The Dutchman’s electrical kind – eight objectives in 17 appearances this season – and new discount price ticket has alerted Juventus.
Andrea Pirlo fancies a fourth attacking choice to problem Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata, in line with Sport Diario,
Hazard man Depay recently dismissed talk of a mid-season switch to Barcelona.
Juve may additionally embody Federico Bernardeschi as a part of a swap dealCredit score: Getty Pictures – Getty
Earlier this month, he mentioned: “Now we have a terrific crew, a terrific collective spirit and, whereas I do not know what is going to occur later, I am 100 per cent targeted on Lyon proper now.
“I am a participant, a captain and an important factor is working laborious and successful matches. If I take into consideration my very own future, then I may lose focus.
“I am unable to say something about that [Barcelona interest], there are lots of golf equipment which might be however proper now I am right here.”
Depay has rebuilt his repute at Lyon after a disappointing 18-month spell at Outdated Trafford by which he may solely handle two objectives in 33 Premier League appearances.
He’s one of eight transfers Barca are looking to sort in Janaury.
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