Memphis Depay verdict on his first Manchester United spell amid return transfer links
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMemphis Depay admits he was not able to be himself during his first spell with Manchester United, amid mooted suggestions he could return to Old Trafford this summer transfer window.
Depay, 28, spent 18 months in the Premier League between 2015 and 2017 after being signed from PSV Eindhoven by Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal - his current manager for the Netherlands national team.
Despite vast promise, though, the forward only netted seven goals in 53 games for the club. He was later sold by Jose Mourinho and revived his career at Lyon before moving to Barcelona last summer.
While reports suggest Erik ten Hag could yet swoop for the £17million-rated forward, previous comments made by Depay indicate something would have to change for United to finally reap the benefits of his undoubted quality. READ MORE: Things spotted in open training session Speaking in 2018 to French outlet Canal+ about his previous spell with United, the Dutchman said: "I know how it works in football.
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