Two Barcelona players in line to terminate their contract on deadline day

With the deadline day frenzy starting to pick up, Barcelona could be a hub of major activity in the final hours of what has been an exciting summer transfer window.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now close to joining Chelsea while Sergino Dest is all set to move to AC Milan on loan with a purchase option.

Another exit that is now close to completion is that of out-of-favour forward Martin Braithwiate. The 31-year-old Dane has been deemed as unwanted by Xavi for months now and having refused to leave so far, he has seemingly accepted his fate and is set to move on.

Braithwaite is already going through his medical examinations with Barça’s local rivals RCD Espanyol and will soon be joining them on a three-year contract that will run until the summer of 2025, confirms Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist adds that the 31-year-old striker will terminate his contract with Barcelona later today before sealing a free transfer move to the RCDE Stadium.

Another report from Fabrizio Romano on Caught Offside claims that Braithwaite might not be the only player who will terminate his Barcelona contract on the transfer deadline day.

The transfer expert states that Memphis Depay could also seek to part ways with the Blaugrana on the final day of the summer window if he reaches an agreement with any club.

The 28-year-old Netherlands international came close to leaving Camp Nou earlier this summer but his move to Juventus ended up collapsing. It has opened up the possibility of him continuing at Barça, although an exit could still materialise.

Depay had been linked with Manchester United, but a return to Old Trafford is unlikely to materialise. But there could be clubs who might make a late approach for the Netherlands international, which might prompt him to consider terminating his contract with Barcelona.

All in all, an eventful transfer deadline day lies ahead for the Catalan giants.