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Lyon could drop Barcelona target’s price tag to 25 million

By Nishant Narayanan

Memphis Depay reacts during the match between Lyon and Bayern Munich. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Memphis Depay reacts during the match between Lyon and Bayern Munich. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Barcelona gains a massive boost regarding their hunt for a striker.

Since his arrival at Barcelona, Ronald Koeman has had Lyon’s Memphis Depay as his major target. However, he’s had problems signing the player due to current financial problems that the club is facing during the coronavirus pandemic. Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has applied a sell before buying transfer policy at the Nou Camp for this window which would help gather transfer fees for multiple incoming transfers.

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Barca have already let Luis Suarez join fellow La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Nelson Semedo has been sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ivan Rakitic has been sent to Sevilla. The Catalans have also sold Arthur Melo to Juventus in a deal where they landed Pjanic from the Italians.

The La Liga giants are also planning on selling more players to acquire fees for other incomings. Players like Samuel Umtiti, Rafinha, Jean-Clair Todibo might all be on their way out.

According to Sport via L’equipe, Lyon are not only ready to sell Memphis Depay but also are willing to decrease his price lower to 25 million euros. However, Barca have to act within this week as the Lyon President has stated that they will not be making any transfers after this week’s Friday.

25 million euros for a player of Memphis Depay’s quality is a huge steal. Ronald Koeman would be thrilled to have such an addition at such a low price. If this transfer does go through, the player will be playing alongside Philippe Coutinho, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and Ansu Fati. Barca will increase their depth and options in the attacking lineup as multiple youngsters like Pedri and Francisco Trincao also await their chance to show their talent. They will also have the opportunity to compete against the Champions League favorites with this fresh start.

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