Manchester United transfer news: Everton boss Ronald Koeman confirms interest in Memphis Depay, saying: ‘I want to have him’
Goodison Park chief set to swoop for Old Trafford misfit, adding: He has great individual qualities, he just needs to play
RONALD KOEMAN wants to offer Memphis Depay an escape route out of Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho is keen to clear out the Old Trafford deadwood and has identified Depay as one of eight players he wants to ditch.
It has alerted Everton boss Koeman to the availability of the £25million misfit.
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Koeman has now confirmed that he wants to link up with fellow Dutchman Depay at Goodison.
He said: "I would like to have him.
"I think he is an interesting player. He has great individual qualities. He just needs to play games."
The 22-year-old winger has played just 20 minutes of Premier League action under Jose Mourinho this season.
And he appears destined for the Old Trafford exit after being shunned by Mourinho despite results not going his way.
Koeman wanted to bring Depay from PSV to former club Southampton last summer.
But he penned a four-year deal until 2019 with ex-Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal instead.
And Koeman may now get the chance to work with the 26-cap international, who scored 50 goals in 124 league appearances for PSV.