Memphis Depay has dropped a huge hint regarding his future at the French club Olympique Lyon. The Dutchman was tipped to join Barcelona in the summer as the Catalan’s new boss Ronaldo Koeman is a big fan of the player and wanted the striker at the club. However, the 26-year-old ended up staying in France after Blaugranas were unable to meet the transfer demands. Barcelona Target Memphis Depay Remains Hopeful of Securing Transfer In January.

Memphis Depay himself admitted that he was close to completing his dream move to Barcelona but the deal fell through over ‘certain rules’. The Dutchman had an impressive season with the French club last year, however, this season has been far from ideal. Lyon have just three wins from their opening 10 games are struggling at tenth in the league. Ansu Fati Injury Update: Barcelona Teenager Could Be Out For Months Due To Torn Meniscus.

Memphis Depay has been involved in eight goals in 10 games and remains hopeful of securing a transfer to a big club. When asked about his future at Lyon, he told Sport ‘I’m not going to make promises that I’m not sure I can keep. I think Lyon has to take advantage of my presence here now. And I have to take advantage of being here. And that’s what I’m trying to do every day. You can ask those around me: I like to train and I try to be positive every day’

After failing to sign Memphis Depay in the summer, Barcelona are expected to make an attempt to sign the Dutchman in the January transfer window, It is understood that there is an agreement with both Lyon and the 26-year-old but the Catalan’s must first reduce their wage bill before adding any new players.

It is understood that the Spanish side must pay a transfer fee of £25million for the Dutch international but cash-strapped Barcelona first must sell players to acquire the funds as they are in financial turmoil. It was earlier reported that the Catalan giant might file for bankruptcy by the start of the new year if their problems aren’t solved.

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