Tottenham Hotspur were linked with a move for the Dutch international forward Memphis Depay earlier on in the window.
According to a report from Sport, the Londoners have now ‘officially taken the step’ to sign the 28-year-old this summer, and the player has an ‘offer from Tottenham on the table’.
Apparently, Barcelona are demanding a fee of around €20 million for the Dutch international who scored 13 goals across all competitions last season. However, Spurs are willing to spend up to €17m (£14.4m) for his services.
Depay has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona and he needs to leave the Spanish club in order to play regular first-team football. With the arrival of Raphinha and the extension of Ousmane Dembele, the 28-year-old is unlikely to play often next season.
The Dutchman had a difficult time in the Premier League during his time at Manchester United and he will be desperate to prove his quality in English football if a move to Tottenham materialises.
Spurs could definitely use more quality and depth in their attack and Depay could prove to be a wise addition.
The former Manchester United player can operate as a centre-forward as well as a left-sided winger. His versatility could be an asset for Antonio Conte’s side next season.
