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Man Utd target Memphis Depay likely to leave PSV in summer, says director

PSV Eindhoven have admitted that much-coveted midfielder Memphis Depay will leave in the summer.

Depay, 21, has been linked with Manchester United and was a member of Louis van Gaal's Netherlands squad who finished third in last summer's World Cup.

The 19-goal top scorer in the Eredivisie has also attracted the attention of Manchester City while PSV said Tottenham made a €20 million bid for Depay last summer. And PSV director Marcel Brands said there is interest from some of the world's leading clubs in Depay as he accepts that the forward is set to go.

Brands told ANP: "The chances are very high that he leaves. If you see what clubs are enquiring about him, they really are the best in Europe.

"When I talk for PSV I would say he is not ready and should continue here for another year. But I am realistic and if I worked at a big European club, I'd buy him without question.

"With a heavy heart [we would let him go], because a great player and a great guy leaves. But we are also proud that a boy from the academy is going to make such a step."

Depay, who scored twice at last year's World Cup, has chipped in with 47 goals in 118 games for PSV and can play anywhere in the forward line.