West Ham are reportedly ‘interested’ in a sensational deal for Barcelona striker Memphis Depay.
The 27-year-old has been out of favour under new manager Xavi and could fall further down the pecking order following the arrival of Ferran Torres from Manchester City.
Irons’ boss David Moyes is expected to strengthen the attacking ranks at the London Stadium this month and could turn to Depay in order to do so.
That’s according to a report from Spanish outlet El Nacional suggesting that the Hammers want to rekindle their interest in the Dutchman.
West Ham will have to pay around £25 million if they are to land Memphis Depay this summer [Fichajes] pic.twitter.com/KezVadOzoQ
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The report claims that Xavi is ‘not a fan’ of the 75-cap Holland star and tips either West Ham or Newcastle United to ‘launch’ a transfer attempt.
So far this season Depay – once hailed as ‘one of the best’ in Europe by Riqui Puig – has scored eight times and provided two assists in 15 La Liga outings.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Valued at £40.5million and under contract at Camp Nou until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing the ex-Manchester United man for the mooted £42million fee would remain smart business.
Capable of playing across the frontline and with vast experience at the very highest level, Depay is an opportunity West Ham would be crazy to overlook.
Boasting a wide range of exciting attacking attributes, Moyes would surely relish the chance to add such a high calibre operator to the ranks.
