Twist in the tale: Barcelona poised to hand a renewal to Dutch attacker

Memphis Depay is staring at an uncertain future at FC Barcelona. After a promising start to his life at Camp Nou, the attacker has found it difficult to become a first-team regular under Xavi Hernandez.

It has led to speculation over his future at the club, with multiple outlets predicting his potential exit from Camp Nou at the end of the season.

A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered an update on the future of Depay, offering interesting insights into his current status at the club.

It appears the Barcelona board is soon set to hold a meeting with Depay. The two parties are expected to discuss the future of the Dutchman, whose current contract at Camp Nou expires at the end of next season.

The report suggests a contract extension is a likely outcome as Barça want to keep the attacker for the time being, before making a decision on his future.

The Catalans, after all, are facing a battle to keep hold of Ousmane Dembele. Although the parties remain locked in negotiations, there is pessimism brewing in the Barcelona camp.

The club are also finding it difficult to sign top target Robert Lewandowski, which could further compel Xavi to keep hold of Depay, knowing he may not be able to sign a new number nine at all.

However, the report also indicates Barcelona are open to offloading Depay in the summer if the club receives a suitable offer.

With his contract expiring in 2023, the Blaugrana cannot expect a fortune for the Dutchman’s services, but a lucrative enough offer could be enough to convince Barça to sanction the exit of the former Manchester United starlet this summer.