Transfer News: Johnstone to replace De Gea, Depay to Barcelona

Memphis Depay is set to move to Barcelona after two failed attempts over the last windows. (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

From time to time we update the list with transfer stories from trusted sources across the globe…

Manchester United turn to Johnstone

20 children don’t play for 20 years isn’t a new parlance but for Manchester United, it is time to say goodbye to long serving goalkeeper David De Gea

Westbrom shot stopper, Sam Johnstone who has impressed greatly at the Hawthorns despite the struggles of the Baggies and he has caught the attention of several suitors but he could be heading for Old Trafford if ESPN correspondents are spot on.

United are eager to replace De Gea with Johnstone and won’t have problems meeting Baggies’ evaluation of the English man

Gareth Bale to renew with Spurs

Following his recent form at Tottenham Hotspur, including the hatrick against Sheffield over the weekend, Gareth Bale could be in line to remain at Spurs for yet another year.

Real Madrid have no intentions of welcoming the Welshman back to the Santiago Bernabeu especially with Zinedine Zidane still at the helm, Bale could ride on current form and retain his shirt at the North London Club at least for one more season.

Sancho available for less but to where?

Borussia Dortmund have reduced their lofty evaluation of 3Lions winger Jordan Sancho and will welcome bids in the regions of 80m for the former Manchester City speed star.

Manchester United were the most interested in the player, spending the entirety of last summer chasing him

Jarvi Martinez to end Bayern ties

While he may have gone under the radar for a while now, utility player Jarvi Martinez will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after nine years.

Expected to return to Athletic Bilbao, the Spaniard announced on Tuesday of his decision to quit Bayern Munich where he has won everything and ready to take on a new challenge that many expect to be a return to Bilbao

Memphis Depay confident of a switch to Barcelona

How it didn’t happen last summer beats everyone especially with the determination of the manager Ronald Koeman but the summer window is upon us and he can now get his wish.

Various outlets report that the former Manchester United forward has been house hunting in the city of Barcelona as he prepares to move from Lyon, the financial implications are sketchy at the moment but Lyon will not get as much as they quoted last summer.