Juventus back in for Barcelona outcast Depay

Juventus had already been linked with Memphis Depay last season and look set to try again, as he is not in Barcelona’s plans.

The Netherlands international was mentioned as a possible reinforcement for Max Allegri’s side last summer when he left Olympique Lyonnais as a free agent, but he opted for Barcelona, where he would reunite with coach Ronald Koeman.

However, when Koeman was fired in October 2021, things rapidly went wrong for Depay too and he fell down the pecking order.

He still managed to make 38 competitive appearances in the 2021-22 campaign, scoring 13 goals and providing two assists.

Mundo Deportivo now report he has been told to find himself another club and Juventus are among those interested.

The 28-year-old is only under contract with the Blaugrana until June 2023, but the asking price is still in the region of €20m.

Milan, Inter and Napoli would also be potentially interested in Serie A, although likely only on loan, with Tottenham Hotspur another contender in the Premier League.