[스포티비뉴스=맹봉주 기자] Tottenham’s stormy signing shows no sign of ending.
This time, it is Barcelona striker Memphis Depay (28). Spanish media ‘Sport’ reported on the 18th (Korean time), “Tottenham are ready to pay 17 million euros (about 22.5 billion won) for Depay. On the other hand, Barcelona are ready to pay 20 million euros (about 26.5 billion won) for Depay transfer fee. Won). Depay is reluctant to leave Barcelona.”
Reporter Fabrizio Romano, a famous Italian transfer expert in European football, said, “Depay had a conversation with the Barcelona club leaders. There were serious discussions about staying and transferring.”
Tottenham signed six players this summer alone. Ivan Perisic, Fraser Foster, Yves Visuma, Richalisson, Clement Langlet, and Jed Spence. He upgraded his power by bringing in prospects and veterans evenly from all positions.
This time, he turned his attention to Depay, whose position in Barcelona has been narrowed. Depay, from the Netherlands, wore a Barcelona jersey last summer. He played a major role as a second striker at Olympique Lyon, raising his value to the max.
I rode a roller coaster in Barcelona. It was good at the beginning of the season. Depay led the team’s attack alone while the Barcelona strikers collapsed with rope injuries. He filled Barcelona’s attacking hole with his quick speed and precise kicking ability.
However, as the game progressed, limitations became apparent. He made a lot of mistakes due to poor play, and his goal-making ability was greatly reduced.
He became the top scorer in the team with 12 goals in La Liga in Spain, but many critics said that his purity was low. In the end, Xavi Hernandez was out of sight, and rumors of a transfer arose a year after joining the club.
Barcelona have recently strengthened their offensive line by signing Rafinha and Robert Lewandowski. If Depay is left, he should play as a backup striker rather than a main player. Barcelona are willing to sell Depay if they receive a reasonable transfer fee.
Tottenham did not stop strengthening their forces to break the 14-year military affair. Depay is capable of multi-position digestion in attack. If you go to Tottenham, you can support Son Heung-min, Harry Kane and Richalisson, or take on the role of the Joker on the bench.