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Manchester United midfielder told to leave in January
MEMPHIS DEPAY has been told to leave Manchester United in January by Netherlands coach Danny Blind.
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The 22-year-old winger has started just one game under Jose Mourinho this season.
Depay, who signed for Manchester United in a £25million deal from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015, is wanted by Everton boss Ronald Koeman following the long-term injury to Yannick Bolasie.
Memphis Depay looks set to leave Manchester United this month
Netherlands boss Danny Blind has told Depay to leave Old Trafford
And Blind reckons Depay would benefit from playing under his compatriot at Goodison Park.
"Memphis must make a transfer in January," Blind said.
"He is not in the core of the squad. This is why he should move.
Ronald Koeman has confirmed his interest in bringing Depay to Everton
"To Ronald Koeman’s Everton? Koeman knows him best, that can make a big difference.
"It has come to a stage where it might even be hard for him to get into the Everton side. On the wings at Everton they have players who will be serious competition for him. If those wingers stay, then it won’t be a piece of cake for Memphis to become a regular at Everton."
Depay has made 33 Premier League appearances for United and is contracted to the club until the summer of 2019.
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