The player who has been compared to Arjen Robben and helped propel the Dutch under Louis van Gaal to the semi-finals of the World Cup is looking very likely to join United in the summer.
The 21-year-old who has shone for PSV this season will be leaving in the summer confirmed the coach who stated the player is destined for bigger and better things outside of the Eredivisie. Phillip Cocu spoke to Sport Express: "That's unfortunate, but on the other hand, we must as a club be proud because we have trained him.
"At some point, it becomes clear that he is ready for the next step. And yes, I think he's going to leave PSV after this season."
The versatile winger is still young and it is too early yet to draw conclusions and comparisons with Robben just yet feels Cocu: "Whether he can be as good as Arjen Robben? I think so. They are different players, but they are both fast and have a good shot. And both always have the urge to learn.
"But Memphis is only 21-years-old and only in a few years can real conclusions be drawn."
Depay has made 19 appearances for PSV, scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists in a PSV career which started in the youth squad I 2006. The winger was deployed by Louis van Gaal at the World Cup became the youngest Dutch player to score a goal at the World Cup in the game against Australia.
The player has been a target for United for some time and the link with van Gaal seems to make them favourites to land the young player say reports in the Mirror.
Source: DSG
