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Arsenal suffer blow in pursuit of Memphis Depay as Barcelona 'will only sell him if they have a replacement lined up', while Xavi is 'open to extending the Dutchman's contract'

Barcelona will reportedly only sell Memphis Depay this summer if they know another forward will be arriving at the Nou Camp.

The Dutchman only joined the Spanish club last year but has been linked with a move away as Barca look to free up their wage bill.

Arsenal have been heavily tipped to make a move for him as Mikel Arteta looks to reinvigorate his front line, while Juventus are also said to be interested.

Memphis Depay only joined Barcelona last summer but has been linked with a move away
Xavi is reportedly open to keeping Depay at the Nou Camp and offering him a new contract

However, according to Sport, Barcelona are not as willing to sell Depay as previously thought.