Deportes Cuatro: Raul de Tomas another striker option for Barça
The Espanyol man is the backup option to Memphis Depay
Barcelona have sounded out Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas as a low-cost alternative to Memphis Depay, according to a report on Deportes Cuatro.
New Barça coach Ronald Koeman has told the club he wants a No.9 to complete his attack following the sale of Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid.
Speaking after the 4-0 win over Villarreal, Koeman said it's always good to have different options further forward, although added he would conform with what he's got if no one new arrives.
Lyon striker Memphis, out of contract next summer, is his first choice but De Tomas has emerged as a possible fallback option if that deal cannot be done.
Barça already have Messi, Greizmann, Ansu, Coutinho, Dembele, Trincao, Pedri and Braithwaite competing for the attacking positions but would like an out and out striker.
De Tomas was on the bench as Espanyol beat Real Oviedo on Sunday but came on an scored as he awaits developments over his future.
The former Real Madrid player is one of the highest-paid players in Spain's second division and would like to return to a top-flight club if possible.
However, his release clause is 60 million euros and Espanyol paid 25 million for him in January. Would they let him leave for their city rivals for cheaper?
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