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Everton boss Ronald Koeman confirms interest in Manchester United star
RONALD KOEMAN has confirmed his interest in bringing Manchester United outcast Memphis Depay to Everton.
Memphis Depay shows off workout regime
The 22-year-old is yet to start a game and has just 20 minutes worth of substitute appearances to his name in the Premier League since Jose Mourinho took over.
Depay has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens in January and Koeman has admitted he would be willing to offer him more game time at Goodison Park.
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay in action against Galatasaray
The Everton boss told FOX Sports Netherlands programme De tafel van Kees: “He’s a young player with individual qualities, like aggression and efficiency.
“I would like him in January. He is a good and interesting player. He has shown that in his early days at Manchester United.
Ronald Koeman wants Manchester United winger Memphis Depay at Everton
“But more recently it’s been less. He needs to play more games.
"I already wanted him at Southampton in 2015, but he picked Manchester United at the time, which was a logical choice."
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho talks with Memphis Depay during the game against Feyenoord
Depay signed for Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven in a £25million deal in 2015 and is contracted to the Red Devils until June 2019.
Up next for United is a Premier League clash with Arsenal after the international break.
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