Earlier, Juve and team reporter and all-Juve editor-in-chief Massimo Pavan said that there are currently many teams competing around Barca striker Depay. These include Juve, Milan, Inter, Napoli and Lyon all keeping a close eye on the Dutch attacker, while Manchester United have also been rumored to be ready to buy back Depay.
Depay's involvement in transfer rumours is sooner or later, as he has largely lost his future at Barca after Koeman was sacked. He is Koeman's favorite, but he does not meet Harvey's tactical requirements. After Aubameyang joined, the Gabon striker quickly integrated into the team's tactical play. In 11 games, he scored 9 goals and assisted 2 times, averaging 1 goal per game, and returned to the peak.
More critically, Barca's top brass is also intent on continuing to strengthen the front this summer, with Haaland being the number one target. In addition, if Dembele chooses to leave the team when his contract expires, and Barca will also ask for Leeds United's Rafinha, then Depay's positioning is very embarrassing. His salary is high, in addition, he is Barca free of charge, if there is a team willing to pay him a transfer fee, then why not?
In addition, from the standpoint of the players, Depay is also likely to want to go this summer. After his comeback, Depay has lost his previous absolute main position. His last chance to start at Barca was in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final at home against Galatasaray, where he was substituted in the 61st minute with no goals or assists. Since then, Depay has been on the bench for three consecutive games, and Aubameyang is full of firepower, scoring 4 goals and assisting 1 time in 3 games, and it is difficult for Depay to return to the main force.
So where will Depay go? We can see that in Massimo Pavan's message is mainly Serie A teams, the other 2 are Lyon and Manchester United. Coincidentally, both of these are depay's old owners. Depay played for Manchester United before joining Lyon, where he was manager at the time. But after Mourinho took office, Depay's position was gradually marginalized, making only 8 appearances in half a season before being sold to Lyon.
Manchester United need to strengthen the front this summer, but it is unlikely to set their sights on Depay, and it is more of a reason for rubbing heat and brushing presence here.
As for Lyon, it was even less likely. When Depay spent his contract to join Barca, and now he has Lyon pay for him to buy him back, is this possible? And Depay is worth 45 million euros, and Barca can't sell it cheaply.
Therefore, Depay is more likely to go to Serie A. Because Juve, Inter, Milan and Napoli all need to strengthen the front this summer. For Juve, with Dybala determined to leave after his contract expires, they need to find a new attacker; inter, Lautaro has recently been embroiled in departure rumours and there is a possibility of leaving. In addition, Dzeko is 36 years old, and Inter also needs to consider the rejuvenation of the front.
The situation is similar at Milan, Ibrahimovic is 40 years old and has an increase in injuries. Big Olivier Giroud is also 35 years old, but the two have contracted half of Milan's forward goals. And next season Milan need to fight on multiple fronts, and if they want to have a breakthrough in the Champions League, they also need reinforcements.
In Naples, the media recently exposed rumors that the Germans intended to sell Osmayne. Empty wind, not necessarily without cause. This may indicate that Napoli are interested in restructuring the front. If Osmayne leaves, Napoli chasing Depay is a no-brainer.
For Depay, in order to hold the World Cup at the end of this year, he needs to change to a new environment that can play the main force. Where he will eventually go, we will wait and see.