Tigres keep tabs on Memphis as Corinthians discuss new deal | OneFootball

Memphis Depay’s name has once again become a topic in the international transfer market. According to Mexican media outlets and journalists, Tigres are monitoring the Dutch forward’s contract situation and could try to sign him if he does not renew his deal with Corinthians.

The report gained traction in recent days after posts from the Mexican journalist known as FAFHOO, who said that the Monterrey club is keeping an eye on the black-and-white No. 10 as a possible option to replace French striker André-Pierre Gignac, whose time with the team appears to be nearing its end.

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According to the report, if Memphis lets his contract with Corinthians expire without renewing, Tigres intends to seize the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer, covering only the player’s wages.

After the initial report, other accounts and journalists specializing in Mexican football, including Arath Uva, also echoed the possibility of the forward joining Tigres in the next transfer window.

The speculation comes as Corinthians remain in talks to extend the Dutchman’s contract, which is currently valid until July 31. The club’s board is working to reach an agreement before the current deal expires.

In early June, the club presented a renewal offer to the forward’s camp. The proposal includes a new salary structure, reduced fixed amounts, and the installment payment of outstanding financial obligations involving bonuses set out in the previous contract, with the debt totaling around R$ 43 million.

Despite the talks, negotiations went through a more difficult period precisely because of these financial issues. Even so, there are signs that Memphis views staying at Parque São Jorge favorably if the parties can reach an understanding.

While his future remains undefined, the forward is still on vacation after representing the Netherlands at the World Cup. The expectation is that he will only return to training with the squad if there is progress in the contract renewal talks.

Even with three official matches scheduled before the end of his current deal—against Remo, Bahia, and Athletico-PR in the Brazilian Championship—Memphis also depends on the regularization of his registration status with the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF), after an incorrect entry indicated that his contract had ended before the proper date.

This is not the first time Mexican football has shown interest in the No. 10. In 2025, outlets in the country reported that Grupo Pachuca, owner of Pachuca, León, and Real Oviedo, was monitoring the forward’s situation. Before joining Corinthians in 2024, Memphis had also been linked with Monterrey.

Signed by Corinthians in September 2024 on a free transfer, the Dutchman has made 79 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 15 assists for the club. During that period, he won the 2025 Copa do Brasil, the 2025 Campeonato Paulista, and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

In the current season, Memphis has played 14 matches, scored one goal, and provided one assist. In March, the forward suffered a right thigh injury that kept him sidelined for approximately two months. For the Dutch national team, he played in four World Cup matches as a substitute, totaling 70 minutes on the field and one assist.

Before the Brazilian Championship resumes, Corinthians will play a friendly against Cascavel this Sunday (12) at 4 p.m. at the Estádio Olímpico Regional, in Paraná.

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