MX23RW : Tuesday, November 29 19:42:17| >> :120:4288:4288:

Manchester United-linked Memphis Depay responds to transfer speculation

Man United-linked Memphis Depay responds to transfer speculation
© Reuters
Manchester United-linked Memphis Depay says that he 'does not know what will happen after the World Cup' amid the recent speculation surrounding his future at Barcelona.

Memphis Depay has said that he 'does not know what will happen after the World Cup' amid the recent speculation surrounding his future.

The 28-year-old only has little over six months left to run on his contract at Barcelona, and he is not expected to be offered the chance to pen an extension with the Catalan giants.

A recent report claimed that Memphis could be available for little over £4m in the January window, as Xavi's side do not want to lose him on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with their former player, while there is also believed to be interest from London in the shape of Arsenal and Chelsea.

Memphis has only played three times for Barcelona this season due to injury, but he was named in the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Netherlands' Memphis Depay in September 2022© Reuters

The forward was not deemed fit enough to start his country's tournament opener against Senegal on Monday, but he appeared for the final 28 minutes of what proved to be a 2-0 success for Holland.

Memphis said that he is "very happy" to have returned to the field, with the attacker now eyeing a start in his team's next group match against Ecuador on November 25.

"I am very happy to play again. I have needed a long time to reappear. It hasn't been easy mentally, but I've worked hard to get there and I've played half an hour. It's a step. It's incredible to play football again," Memphis told reporters.

"If you don't play well but win 2-0 against the African champion, you can't not be happy, but we have to improve. Now we are happy, but from tomorrow it is time to think about Ecuador. The injury has been hard, but I'm already recovered and I'm enjoying a World Cup."

Barcelona's Memphis Depay celebrates scoring against Elche on September 17, 2022© Reuters

Memphis has said that he is currently fully focused on the World Cup, but he refused to rule out a move away from Barcelona following the international competition.

"We have a good team that can prove things. I don't want to think about the past, I'm focused on the World Cup. I also don't want to think beyond this competition. I don't know what will happen after the World Cup," he added.

Man United, having now released Cristiano Ronaldo, are believed to be considering moving for their former player when the January transfer window opens for business.

Memphis found it difficult to make his mark during his first spell at Old Trafford between 2015 and 2017, contributing only seven goals and six assists in 53 appearances.

However, the forward enjoyed a successful period at Lyon, scoring 76 goals and registering 55 assists in 178 appearances, before making the move to Barcelona on a free transfer.

ID:500348:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5535:

Click here for more stories about Memphis Depay

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for Barcelona on September 17, 2022
Read Next:
Arsenal, Chelsea to battle Man United for Memphis Depay?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
World Cup fixtures header 3
Wednesday, November 30
Thursday, December 1
 
3pm
 
3pm
 
7pm
Friday, December 2
 
3pm
 
7pm
Saturday, December 3
 
3pm
Sunday, December 4
Monday, December 5
Tuesday, December 6
Friday, December 9
Saturday, December 10
Tuesday, December 13
Wednesday, December 14
Saturday, December 17
Sunday, December 18
Todays Game Header Right
World Cup
Taca da Liga
Club Friendlies 1
NFL
FT
Steelers
24-17
Colts
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal14121133112237
2Manchester CityMan City14102240142632
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle1586129111830
4Tottenham HotspurSpurs1592431211029
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd148242020026
6Liverpool1464428171122
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton146352319421
8Chelsea146351717021
9Fulham155462426-219
10Brentford154742325-219
11Crystal Palace145451518-319
12Aston Villa155371622-618
13Leicester CityLeicester155282525017
14Bournemouth154471832-1416
15Leeds UnitedLeeds144372226-415
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham154291217-514
17Everton153571117-614
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest153481130-1913
19Southampton153391327-1412
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves15249824-1610

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Match previews - Daily
Transfer Talk Daily
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!