Memphis Depay’s time at Manchester United started well but didn’t last long. The Dutch forward joined Man United from PSV Eindhoven for €34 million in 2015. Depay spent just one full season at Old Trafford before manager Jose Mourinho binned him in 2016. The forward experienced the same fate under Mourinho as Dele Alli later did at Tottenham Hotspur.
United received just €16m for Depay, as he joined France’s Lyon. Depay excelled with Les Gones and was linked with several clubs before leaving for free in 2021. Barcelona signed Depay and expectations were high that the player would help lead the club back to prominence. Yet, just like a Man United, Depay was deemed unneeded after just one season and is on the market.
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Manchester United are interested in bringing Depay back to the club in January. Barcelona are desperate to get Depay’s wages off the books, with him nowhere near the first XI. Depay makes over €5 million per season. Barcelona initially signed Depay to a €7m a season contract but reduced his wages due to financial issues in 2021.
How interested are Man United in re-signing Depay? The Red Devils have already made an official enquiry to Barcelona over Depay’s availability. Depay is valued at €20m currently and has a contract until the end of the season.
Barcelona would likely agree to a transfer as long as they get a good price for the forward. Depay continued to express his love for Man United even after being sold to Lyon in 2016. He may be willing to return to Old Trafford and continue the Dutch revolution at Manchester United.
Depay only played two La Liga matches for Barcelona before the FIFA World Cup break. He scored one goal in two appearances, playing just a combined 116 minutes of football. Depay suffered a thigh injury and has spent much of the season on the sidelines. However, manager Xavi has not favoured the Dutchman. Depay was left on the bench in Barcelona’s four opening games of the La Liga season.
Depay will play for the Netherlands at the World Cup in November. A strong performance could lead to him being snatched up by United (or another team) in the January transfer window. Manchester United could choose to sign Depay to a pre-contract in January to arrive in the summer of 2023.
Manchester United may not be the only club interested in Depay’s services. Premier League rival Tottenham Hotspur are also linked with the Dutchman’s signature.
Manchester United are also interested in Depay’s international teammate Cody Gakpo. The PSV Eindhoven player is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market. Several teams were interested in Gakpo’s signature last summer, including Brighton and Leeds United. However, Gakpo signed a new contract with PSV Eindhoven intending to remain in the Netherlands ahead of the World Cup.
