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WALKING OUT MEMPHIS?

Manchester United transfer news: Everton target Memphis Depay refuses to rule out Old Trafford exit

Depay netted a double against Luxembourg hours after Toffees boss Ronald Koeman admitted he wants to land the winger

Memphis Depay after netting against Luxembourg

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MEMPHIS DEPAY has left the door open to a move away from Manchester United.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants to land the Red Devils misfit.

 Memphis Depay after netting against Luxembourg
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Memphis Depay after netting against LuxembourgCredit: EPA

And after netting a double in Holland's 3-1 win over Luxembourg, Depay refused to rule out a move away from Old Trafford.


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He said: "I do not know, we’ll have to see.

";I focus on United, I do my very best to be able to get minutes.

"I’m going back to United with a good feeling, because I have got minutes here and we won. That is the most important thing."

Jose Mourinho is keen to clear out the Old Trafford deadwood and has identified Depay as one of eight players he wants to ditch.

 Depay in action during the 3-1 win in against Luxembourg
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Depay in action during the 3-1 win in against LuxembourgCredit: Reuters

It has alerted Everton boss Koeman to the availability of the £25million misfit.

Earlier today Koeman confirmed that he wants to link up with fellow Dutchman Depay at Goodison Park.

He said: "I would like to have him.

 Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is intrigued by Man United flop Memphis Depay
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Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is intrigued by Man United flop Memphis DepayCredit: PA:Press Association

"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.

 Memphis Depay has failed to find top gear since joining Man United
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Memphis Depay has failed to find top gear since joining Man UnitedCredit: Reuters
 Dutch international Memphis Depay could be on the brink of an Everton move
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Dutch international Memphis Depay could be on the brink of an Everton moveCredit: Getty Images

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.

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