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Memphis Depay can succeed at Manchester United - Arjen Robben

Manchester United should give Memphis Depay more time to settle in the Premier League, according to Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben.

Depay, 22, signed for United from PSV Eindhoven last summer for a fee in the region of £25 million.

But the Netherlands international has struggled to make a significant impact at Old Trafford, scoring twice in 27 Premier League matches for the club.

Robben, though, is confident his Dutch compatriot will come good in England.

He told Match of the Day Magazine in quotes reported by the Daily Mail: "He's a very talented player, but you can't underestimate how big a step it is up to the Premier League, and especially to a big club like Man United.

"He's still very young -- you have to give him some time. The talent is there -- he's got everything that he needs to be a success in England!"

Robben has been impressed with the performances of Riyad Mahrez this season, with the Algerian picking up the PFA Player of the Year award having helped Leicester City clinch the Premier League title.

He said: "From what I've seen, and even more what I've heard, he looks very good -- a very talented player. That's maybe the only negative thing about it.

"Because they're doing so well, other clubs will probably be hunting. He looks very good. But more as a team -- the way they pay as a team is impressive!"

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