Juventus set to re-enter the market for Barcelona forward in January

Barcelona had to undergo a major squad overhaul in the summer, with multiple fringe players leaving the club in order to make way for new signings. The list includes players such as Samuel Umtiti, Clement Lenglet and Philippe Coutinho, among others.

Not all of the fringe players were able to leave Spotify Camp Nou, though, with the likes of Memphis Depay remaining at the club despite immense pressure.

However, according to a recent report from Diario SPORT, Depay’s prospects of a move away from Camp Nou could be revived once again, in the upcoming January transfer window.

That is because Juventus, one of the clubs who were linked with a move for the Dutchman in the summer transfer window, are back in the market for the forward. They have reignited their interest in the player and are expected to make a move in January.

Juventus’ interest in Depay comes after a difficult start to the season that has seen them getting eliminated from the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. They are also dawdling eighth in the league table and are nowhere close to competing for the league title.

One of the main reasons behind their underperformance has been the lack of efficiency going forward. As such, the Bianconeri are prepared to make a move for Depay, hoping that the Barcelona frontman could add more edge to the team’s attacking lineup.

Barcelona, for their part, are already working on sanctioning his exit in the January transfer window.

The Catalans had notably offered the Dutchman a letter of freedom to leave the club in the summer and he appeared close to joining Juventus. But a move did not materialise as the Bianconeri opted to sign Arkadiusz Milik at the last moment.

This time, however, they are hoping to reach an agreement that could ultimately benefit all parties involved.