Barcelona manager Xavi has insisted that Memphis Depay still has an important part to play in his plans moving forward amid ongoing links connecting him with a return to Manchester United.
United, who are desperate to add their pool of attacking options in this month's transfer window, are being heavily linked with the prospect of re-signing the Netherlands international on loan. The Reds have just one out-and-out striker on their books following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in late-November, in the form of Anthony Martial, and are keen to improve their attacking output this month.
Depay, following fellow countryman Cody Gakpo's recent move to Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven, has been earmarked by many as a suitable candidate to beef up the Reds' forward options on a short-term basis for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old, who left Old Trafford in January 2017, has made just three appearances for Barcelona this season because of a thigh injury.
