Koeman still want Depay this January but Barca prefer him for free next summer
Braithwaite is currently our only proper centre-forward.
Ronald Koeman would like to sign Lyon's Memphis Depay in January as he's said repeated times that Barcelona needs a centre-forward, Mundo Deportivo's reliable Fernando Polo claims.
The club, however, believes that Depay would be a great signing if he arrives for free next summer.
The Catalans are in a tough economic situation and no transfers will be possible in January unless they sell someone first.
Besides, Barca would need to first wait for a new president to be elected before they can make a move for Depay.
Memphis' contract at Lyon expires next summer; in 18 matches this season, the Dutchman recorded 10 goals and four assists.