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Manchester United transfer news: Memphis Depay’s Everton move still Ronald Koeman’s top priority as boss pays lip service

Toffees keen on striking deal with Red Devils for Dutch forward in January as Koeman pledges to 'do business'

MEMPHIS DEPAY looks nailed-on for a January move to Everton as Ronald Koeman continues to sweet-talk the Manchester United outcast.

Netherlands international Depay has made just four Premier League appearances under Jose Mourinho this season.

 Memphis Depay could be set to leave Man Utd for Everton in January
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Memphis Depay could be set to leave Man Utd for Everton in JanuaryCredit: PA:Press Association

The struggling forward clearly doesn’t figure in his manager’s future plans for United and knows he must act soon in order to save his flagging career.


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Depay isn’t short on offers, with numerous clubs across Europe interested in a temporary solution.

But Everton boss Koeman hopes his compatriot chooses Goodison Park if he is to leave Old Trafford at the start of 2017.

 Depay has played just four times under Jose Mourinho in the league this season
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Depay has played just four times under Jose Mourinho in the league this seasonCredit: Getty Images
 Ronald Koeman admits he's keen on striking a deal for Depay this winter
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Ronald Koeman admits he's keen on striking a deal for Depay this winterCredit: PA:Press Association

The Dutch tactician said: “If there is any opportunity then of course I’m interested.

“I was interested at Southampton, that has not changed. We have to be patient but we will do business in January.”

 Koeman tried to sign Depay for Southampton a few years ago
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Koeman tried to sign Depay for Southampton a few years agoCredit: PA:Press Association
 Depay knows he must act quickly to save his flagging career
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Depay knows he must act quickly to save his flagging careerCredit: Getty Images

It’s not the first time Koeman has made his interest in Depay public, revealing last week: “I would like to have him.

“I think he is an interesting player. He has great individual qualities. He just needs to play games.”

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