Manchester United considering a surprise late move for Barcelona misfit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has found himself in the news lately, as the Barcelona attacker has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

However, another Barcelona attacker in contention to leave Camp Nou by the end of the month is Memphis Depay. The Dutchman has found himself trialling in the pecking order at Barça this summer, especially after the arrival of Robert Lewandowski.

Not to mention, the Catalans have roped in other attackers such as Raphinha while Ferran Torres was signed earlier in the year. It has diminished Depay’s role in Xavi’s setup, even though the forward enjoyed a rather promising pre-season campaign.

With no real chances of a breakthrough in the first team, Xavi has informed Xavi to find a new club in the summer. Depay was even linked with a move to Juventus, but it appears the transfer is on the verge of collapse lately.

According to Samuel Luckhurst, though, the Dutchman might just be in luck as Manchester United have come out as a late contender to sign the player.

As per the Manchester Evening News chief correspondent, the Premier League giants are primarily considering a move for Antony in this final week of the transfer market.

But they have identified Depay as a potential alternative. They might even be willing to consider a move for the Barcelona frontman if certain circumstances change, including the possibility of a failure in the deal to sign Antony.

The Ajax starlet had been one of Man United’s top attacking targets throughout the summer. But the club have appeared reluctant in meeting his price tag, which, in turn, has forced them to consider a move for Depay.

With less than one week remaining until the end of the summer window, a lot will be revealed in the coming days.