are closing in on a move for Barcelona star following ’s move to .
The Dutchman has made just four appearances for the Catalans in all appearances so far this season and he’s keen to leave the Camp Nou in order to play first team football.
Xavi is open to letting Depay leave, even though the club are unlikely to be able to afford a replacement.
Diego Simeone wants to bolster his attack after Felix was allowed to join Chelsea on a six-month loan deal.
Chelsea paid Atletico a loan fee of around £9m and will cover the Portuguese’s salary while at Stamford Bridge.
Depay has six months to run on his deal with the Catalans and Barcelona would rather receive a fee in order to let the Dutchman leave on a permanent basis.
However, Atletico favour a loan and Barcelona have intimated they are willing to agree to a short-term deal if Simeone’s side put up a fee.
Manchester United had contemplated a move for the Netherlands international this month, which would have seen Depay return to Old Trafford.
But the Red Devils opted for Woug Weghorst, with the 30-year-old set to arrive at Carrington tonight to undergo his medical.
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