Xavi Fed Up With Barcelona Out of Favour Star Wanted by Man United

• Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is reportedly fed up with Memphis Depay following the winger’s poor performance in the Copa del Rey
• Barcelona needed an extra-time goal from Ansu Fati to edge out the Spanish third-tier club 4-3 with Depay putting in a lackluster performance
• Depay is in the final months of his contract with Barcelona and the Netherlands winger could leave the club for free in the summer

Barcelona manager Xavi is already growing tired of Memphis Depay after the Netherland’s winger poor display in the Copa del Rey win against Intercity.

Depay was substituted against the Spanish third-tier side after he failed to make any meaningful impact in his first start for Barcelona after the World Cup.

According to Sportskeeda, Xavi has been fed up with Depay's demand for more playing time without proving that he deserves it whenever he is called upon.

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The Barcelona manager believes the Manchester United transfer target is not doing enough either in training or in the games he has played this season.

Depay is due to become a free agent at the end of the season and will be free to join any club of his choice after running down his contract with the Catalan giants.

Depay keen for Manchester United return

Meanwhile, Former Manchester United striker Memphis Depay is looking to seal an Old Trafford return with a January escape from Barcelona, Livescore reports.

The Dutchman's name has been mentioned in relation to the Red Devils' search for a striker to in the January transfer window improve their options up front.

Depay who has featured in just two league games this season and has one goal in four appearances in total for Barcelona is extremely keen on the switch after struggling for playing time.

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Barcelona determined to sell Dutch star in January

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Memphis Depay’s time at Barcelona looks set to come to an end in January as the Catalan giants are prepping to offload the winger when the winter transfer window opens.

Depay who joined Barcelona in 2021 from Ligue 1 side Lyon under Ronald Koeman, has struggled to find his best form since Xavi took over at Camp Nou.

Barcelona are working on a string of player sales at Camp Nou with Depay on the list as they look to balance an ongoing delicate financial situation at the club.