Liverpool have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Dutch attacker Memphis Depay in the summer, as per talkSPORT.
The Dutch winger has been on top European clubs’ radar for the past few months. His decent performances at the last summer’s World Cup has also made him one of the top youngster.
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is already in link with his side PSV for the summer move, however, recent reports have added Liverpool in the race. The Reds are planning a £20million bid for his services.
The Netherlands international has netted 22 goals in 32 games for PSV Eindhoven.
LVG who managed Depay during the World Cup is now losing the race, according to Dutch football pundit Marcel van der Kraan who said Liverpool are in front of the queue.
Van der Kraan told revealed that Liverpool scouts have been spotted in Eindhoven. He told: “People think Louis van Gaal will take him, but the fact that Liverpool scouts are in Eindhoven almost every week to watch the player signals to me that Liverpool are a strong contender for the boy.”
Reports might have linked the Red Devils strongly but the Merseyside Reds are certainly keeping close tabs.
Liverpool star player Raheem Sterling is already in link with a summer move, and Depay could become his instant replacement.
Sterling has rejected new deal in the recent weeks and is now being eyed by Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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