Depay was touted as the subsequent smartest thing and even in comparison with Ronaldo upon being given the veteran’s No 7 jersey.
He began well enough, scoring against the likes of Club Brugge and Watford as he looked to make his mark.
Yet Depay then struggled, failing to win round either Van Gaal or Jose Mourinho before leaving for Lyon in January 2017.
Within the years since, nevertheless, the 28-year-old has evolved.
And, based on Sport, Depay would really like to rejoin United should the chance to depart Barcelona for the Premier League arise this month.
The third United goal who can be open to moving to England this month is Marcus Thuram, of Borussia Monchengladbach.
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