Ronald Koeman fumes as Barcelona set to lose key signing
Barcelona face stiff competition for Ronald Koeman’s prized forward
Ronald Koeman has already received a boost in his managerial career at Barcelona before his first official game in charge after Real Madrid dropped points against Real Sociedad. A goal less draw at the Anoeta Stadium as given the Catalans an opportunity to capatilise early in the league.
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Despite Real dropping points, Ronald Koeman is furious at the board of Barca. The Dutch manager has been insisting on the signing of Gini Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay since he took over.
However, to sign players this summer, the Catalans must first sell a handful according to the new La Liga rule.
Barca receive competition from a Serie A side
It has been rumoured that Barca has agreed to terms with Olympique Lyon and Memphis Depay, however, the long wait for further negotiations has seen AC Milan show serious interest in signing the former Manchester United man, according to El Desmarque.
If Barca is to sign Memphis Depay ahead of AC Milan, then the Blaugrana must act soon in closing departures.
It has been rumoured that Nelson Semedo’s deal to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arturo Vidal’s deal to Inter Milan has been closed. The club must now offload Luis Suarez as well before they can get their hands on the Dutch forward.
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The possible departure of these three players would free up enough space in the wage budget for Barca to sign Memphis Depay who is one of the best paid players in the Ligue1.