Memphis Depay hints at frustration as Atletico Madrid exit is confirmed
Memphis Depay has fired a parting shot at Atletico Madrid after confirming his free transfer exit from the club.
Widespread reports in recent weeks claimed the club were in talks with the Dutch forward to terminate his contract early, with it previously running until 2025.
Despite his woes in the Spanish capital over the last 18 months, he is expected to receive plenty of offers, as his career takes another turn.
ED have reported clubs in Spain, France and England are interested in signing the 30-year-old, while it has been claimed by Voetbal International that PSV Eindhoven would welcome a homecoming.
Memphis started his professional career at PSV, before moving on to Manchester Unite in 2015. A return could allow him to revitalise himself, given the last few years have been very difficult.
With the bond between him and Atletico Madrid now over, the player took to social media to drop a major hint over his annoyance at how the situation has ended.
Arsenal & Liverpool have approached to sign Johan Bakayoko
The Belgium international had a fantastic 2023/24 season with PSV. He scored 14 goals and provided another 14 assists from 43 appearances in all competitions for the Dutch heavyweights.
Bakayoko has been tipped to secure a bigger challenge this summer and Het Belang van Limburg report that Arsenal and Liverpool have already made contact over a potential summer transfer.
The source further claim that he could be prised away from PSV for around £43 million.
Fantastic winger
Bakayoko was linked with a move to the Premier League last summer. Brentford initially made an enquiry for his services. This was followed up by a late approach from promoted Burnley.
The right winger was not tempted to join either club and preferred to play in the Champions League with PSV. The decision has proved worthwhile with Bakayoko enjoying his best-ever season.
He could now secure a bigger move away from PSV. Arsenal and Liverpool could go into a bidding battle for him, considering he has the attacking attributes to succeed in the Premier League.
Bakayoko completed 87% passes in the Dutch top-flight last season. The winger also impressed in the final 3rd with over 2 key passes per appearance while completing almost 3 take-ons.
The young attacker also impressed with his ground challenges and ball recoveries in defensive situations.
He has the credentials to become a fantastic winger. Arsenal could see him as an understudy to Bukayo Saka, who has barely been rested on the right wing with the lack of competition.
Liverpool, on the other hand, could consider him as a deputy to Mohamed Salah. Bakayoko could have the chance to become the first-choice on the right wing when Salah decides to move on.
Hence, Bakayoko could benefit the most from a move to the Reds than the Gunners this summer.
