Aston Villa are reportedly not plotting a move for Barcelona star Memphis Depay this summer, according to the latest reports.
As per Villa correspondent Ashley Preece – in a Q and A for Birmingham Mail – the Dutchman is not believed to be a player that the Midlands side are targeting in the current window, despite manager Steven Gerrard’s desire to land a new forward.
Asked if there was any truth to the online speculation linking the 28-year-old with a move to Villa Park, the respected source stated: “I’ve had nothing on those Depay links, nor have my colleagues.
I’d be really surprised if Villa were to make a move. Player is available, as we know, Spurs have been linked as well. I just can’t see that happening from a Villa point of view, as things stand.” As Preece alluded to, the former Lyon man – who only arrived at the Camp Nou last year on a free transfer – is seemingly up for sale this summer, amid reports that he is even set to see his number nine shirt relinquished following the arrival of Poland hotshot, Robert Lewandowski.