Memphis not swayed by Tottenham offer, wants to play for Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez does not seem to have any issue with the idea of Memphis being in his plans for the team. He considers him a player of great quality and offensive versatility, but it is likely that if Barça sign Raphinha and Lewandowski, and if Dembélé renews his contract, the Dutch international will not have an assured place in the team.

Memphis himself has known it for a few days now, and now finds himself with a foot and a half out of the team. FC Barcelona has also received some calls from other teams for negotiations on his transfer. Tottenham, the club that has already signed on Lenglet, is willing to pay the 20 million euros price tag that Barça has placed on him, but the striker is in no mood to accept the deal. Despite the fact that he would have a chance to play in the Champions League, in a rejuvenated team that is aiming to go for all the important titles, the forward is not seduced by the opportunity.

Memphis had said he wants to stay at Barça, but he has also made it clear that he wants to play. And he is aware that remaining in Barcelona would be a gamble and doesn't guarantee a place in the starting eleven. His signing had been a huge deal, and also at the end of the year when his contract expires, he would have the freedom of going to another big club, with a potentially higher pay. FC Barcelona believe that this case must be treated with caution.