Lyon president reveals that Bartomeu has told him on Sunday that Barca can't afford the Depay.

Lyon president reveals that Josep Maria Bartomeu had told him on Sunday that Barca couldn't afford the Dutchman.

Barcelona have suffered a lot during the Covid pandemic, he explained.

"On Sunday, Barca president told me they are suffering a lot during this Covid pandemic and they had no possibility of making an offer [for Memphis Depay]," Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has tweeted.

The asking price for Depay is said to be standing at about €30m. It's being reported that Barcelona first need to conduct a few sales before spending money on new players.

Depay is meant to be a replacement for Luis Suarez who is expected to leave Blaugrana this transfer window.

Last term, Memphis managed 15 goals and two assists in 22 matches for the Ligue 1 outfit.