MEMPHIS DEPAY will keep the chasing Premier League pack waiting — until he finds out if he has a move to Juventus.
The former Manchester United attacker will reportedly leave Barcelona with the club set to terminate his contract.
The LaLiga giants need to slash their wage bill and it is believed Depay is no longer wanted by manager Xavi.
The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer but scored just 13 goals in 37 games last season.
And he has now been knocked down the pecking order by the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been subject to a bid from Chelsea.
The Blues have also been linked with a move for Depay, but it is Tottenham who have held talks with the Netherlands international.
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However it is Juventus who now appear to be leading the race to sign Depay.
The forward has reportedly met with the Juve board and negotiations are believed to be at an advanced stage.
Reports claim Depay has verbally agreed to join the Italian side but Prem clubs are still monitoring his situation, with Newcastle also being linked with a transfer.
The Dutchman is reported to be enticed by the prospect of a move to Serie A, but he has been ‘distracted’ by the approach from Tottenham as it would see him return to the Premier League.
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Spurs boss Antonio Conte remains keen on the forward despite adding £60million Richarlison to his squad this summer.
Spurs were originally willing to bid around £15m, but the club could now be offered the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
