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FootballAntonio Conte Eyes Sensational Swoop for Barcelona Outcast Memphis Depay As He Continues Tottenham Revolution
- Antonio Conte has set his eyes on signing Memphis Depay from Barcelona to bolster his attacking options
- Depay is understood to be up for sale this summer with the club looking to buy new players
- Conte has already added Richarlison from Everton and Ivan Perisic on a free transfer to form the basis of a very potent attacking line next season
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte is said to be interested in bringing Memphis Depay back to England.
Conte has been busy during this transfer window, and it appears he is not yet done. The Italian manager wants to strengthen his attacking options as he looks to launch trophy campaigns on different fronts next season.
Memphis Depay's future at Barcelona is under intense scrutiny, with the club reportedly ready to move him on. Xavi Hernandez is also undergoing a revolution of his own, and Depay has been earmarked as one of the players who needs to leave.
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The Netherlands international had signed a two-year contract when he joined Barcelona and thus has only one year remaining.
The Sun reports that Conte is looking to fill the gap that will be left by Steven Bergwijn, who is set to complete a move to Ajax.
Depay's sale could allow Barcelona to buy top transfer targets
Barcelona are hoping to use funds from Depay's sale to finance moves for their top transfer targets. Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski is keen on joining Barcelona. There were also stunning reports of Cristiano Ronaldo having been offered to the club by his agent Jorge Mendes.
Conte seems not to be satisfied with the additions of Ivan Perisic and Richarlison to complement his already lethal strike force of Harry Kane and last season's Golden Boot winner Heung-min Son.
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FootballThe club has also added midfielder Yves Bissouma and backup goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
Xavi Hernandez asks Memphis Depay to leave Barcelona
Sports Brief had earlier reported that Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez had reportedly told Memphis Depay to look for another club this summer.
Xavi is looking to raise funds to sanction a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha who reports indicate is interested in joining the club.
Depay found himself constantly on the bench during the second half of the season after the club bought Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.