10 Things Man Utd Fans Need To Know About Memphis Depay
Walkin' in Memphis Depay's shoes.
Manchester United are set to make their first big summer signing come the opening of the transfer window. Memphis Depay has reportedly signed a deal worth £25-30 million with the Red Devils (subject to a medical) and looks certain to rejoin former national-team mentor Louis Van Gaal for the 2015/16 Premier League season. This surely must be seen as fantastic news for United and a warning to their rivals, given the incredible potential of the PSV star. An explosive winger with great pace and strength, Depay caught the eye of many top European clubs with his cameos from the bench in the 2014 World Cup, before proving his ability with a stellar Eredivisie campaign this year. Although the signs all seem promising, United know better than anyone the impossibility of predicting just how well an incoming player will do in the Premier League pressure cooker. Just look at Juan Sebastian Veron, Diego Forlan and, most recently, Angel Di Maria, unquestionably talented players who didn't make the impact expected of them at Old Trafford. Time will tell whether Depay is worth his hefty price tag, but until then, here are ten crucial facts about the exciting young Dutchman.