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Everton set for second big transfer battle with Tottenham: Man United flop wanted - report
EVERTON could reportedly face competition from Tottenham to sign Manchester United outcast Memphis Depay.
Memphis could be axed by Jose Mourinho in January
Jose Mourinho is keen to carry out an overhaul of his Manchester United squad and ditch fringe players.
Memphis has been rarely used by the Portuguese tactician, and Everton are thought to be considered keen to strike a deal.
The Toffees are already hoping to clinch United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin’s signature, with Ronald Koeman believed to be keen on a reunion with the Frenchman.
Everton are keen to strike a deal for Memphis
Mauricio Pochettino is now keeping tabs on Memphis
With Yannick Bolasie sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury, this has hastened Ronald Koeman’s desire to sign a winger.
However, according to the Liverpool Echo, Spurs are ready to spoil Everton’s plans to sign Memphis.
Roma and Wolfsburg have also been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old.
Memphis Depay - Spotlight On
The report suggests the interest surrounding the Dutchman has made Mauricio Pochettino sit up and take notice.
Everton came close to signing Moussa Sissoko last summer before Tottenham pipped them on deadline day with a club-record £30m deal.
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