Arsenal Express Interest in Signing Manchester United Flop, Memphis Depay From Barcelona

• Memphis Depay has become the latest name to be linked with Arsenal as the Gunners continue to look for a striker
• A striker is seen as key to Mikel Arteta’s plans in the transfer window, with the contracts of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette yet to be renewed
• Barcelona could be willing to let Depay leave as they seek to source funds to purchase new players with Robert Lewandowski top on their shortlist

Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Memphis Depay. The Barcelona striker has become the latest name to be added to Arsenal’s wish list as Mikel Arteta continues his search for a striker.

Arsenal are staring at the prospect of losing all its strikers at the end of the season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left in January while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are yet to agree to new contracts with the club.

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Depay joined Barcelona last year. He was acquired from Lyon on a free transfer. His contract runs until next year but Barca might be tempted to offload him this summer.

His form has not been in question despite being in and out of the team through injury. He has played 37 times across all competitions for Barcelona. The Netherlands international is Barcelona’s top scorer in the La Liga with 12 goals.

Xavi Hernandez is however, looking to add more attackers to his squad. Rumours have been rife about Robert Lewandowski making his way to Camp Nou. Lewandowski has rejected Bayern Munich’s plea to extend his contract.

Barcelona are faced with the prospect of having at least 11 forwards and club President Joan Laporta might be interested in selling a few to make funds for new arrivals.

Depay is only 28 years old and Arteta will be confident that he can turn around his Premier League fortunes. Depay’s stint with Manchester United didn’t turn out too well. He can play as a striker or on the flanks.

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The Sun reports that other Premier League sides are also interested in Depay. Everton and Newcastle are looking into possibilities of bringing him back to the Premier League. West Ham are also looking for a striker to supplement Michail Antonio.

Arsenal are also interested in Gabriel Jesus

Sports Brief has previously reported that Arsenal are greatly interested in Gabriel Jesus. He could be on his way out of Premier League champions, Manchester City after Arsenal tabled an opening offer to sign the Brazilian attacker.

The 25-year-old forward has been on the Gunners’ radar as the North London team plans to rebuild their playing squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.