Chelsea move for £230k-a-week star 'could happen in final hours'

Chelsea ‘could make a move’ to tempt Memphis Depay to Stamford Bridge if his Barcelona contract is terminated, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

Depay’s Nou Camp team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang already appears to be on his way to west London after an agreement was reached earlier today, but there is still time to conclude more deals ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline.

According to respected Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Chelsea has emerged as a possible destination for Barcelona star Depay.

Romero suggests the 80-cap Netherlands international held talks with the La Liga giants’ hierarchy yesterday and made it clear that he wants to seal a move away ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Barcelona have agreed to terminate Depay’s contract as long as he is able to find another club.

Spanish sources have revealed that Chelsea have left an offer on the table and an eleventh hour switch to Stamford Bridge is a distinct possibility.

There was already uncertainty over where Depay’s long-term future lies before he pleaded to leave the Nou Camp as he has entered the final 12 months of his £230,000-per-week contract.

Phillips believes Chelsea could swoop for Depay if his Barcelona contract is torn up, meaning they will not have to part with a transfer fee.

The journalist understands that the 28-year-old has been a long-term target for Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel and he preferred a move for Depay than Aubameyang when the summer window opened for business.

Phillips told GIVEMESPORT: “He’s got to decide with Barcelona whether he’s going to terminate his contract and I think, if he does that, Chelsea could make a move.

“I am unable to confirm if Chelsea are actually moving for him now or not, but