As rumors swirl around the future of Memphis Depay, his time at Barcelona is reportedly becoming more and more untenable.
According to AS, his performance in this week’s Copa del Rey was so bad that he will be sidelined for Barcelona’s next game against Atlético Madrid.
The club is not happy with the efficiency of Depay in front of goal, who has only scored one goal in the last fifteen games.
Many chances have been created for Depay and Ferran, another striker in disgrace; 21 opportunities against Espanyol with a single goal scored and 29 against Intercity with four goals scored. The conversion rate is simply not good enough.
The club have to rely on Robert Lewandowski for much of their joy up front.
However, the Polish international is now ruled out due to a three-game suspension.
Despite this, reports suggest they will be looking elsewhere in their attacking line-up rather than call on Depay and Ferran.
The fact that Depay is struggling at Barca could be a positive indication for United, who are said to have been in talks with Depay since the summer.
On the other hand, a striker who lacks efficiency in front of goal is of no use to anyone and is not what Manchester United expected.
Erik ten Hag has spoken of the need to strengthen up front as his team hold the record for second-lowest goalscoring in the top half of the Premier League table.
But if Depay is out of shape and struggling in front of goal, how can he solve United’s problems?
Depay is said to have been the one to initiate the talks in the summer after having enjoyed his time with the Reds between 2015-1, where he made 33 appearances and scored twice with Louis Van Gaal.
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