Atletico rule out Carrasco-Depay swap deal with Barca

Memphis Depay's situation is complicated at Barcelona and Atletico are the best option for the player from the Netherlands to regain the prominence he is looking for in La Liga.

Memphis' contract expires in June, which is why negotiations are speeding up for his departure in January. However, Barcelona do not want him to leave so easily.

Given Joao Felix's loan move to Chelsea, Atletico are looking for a new addition to their attack. Memphis, who is coming off the back of a good World Cup, would also fill in for Matheus Cunha's departure to Wolves.

However, 'Relevo' reports that the deal is not progressing after the direction it has taken in recent days. The Catalan giants have asked for a swap deal with Yannick Carrasco, to which Atletico have already responded.

The Belgian will not leave the Metropolitano for now. Carrasco is important for Simeone and, therefore, Atletico will look to bring in Memphis in another way with just over two weeks to go until the market closes.