As former Manchester United forward Memphis Depay continues to be linked with a return to English football, the reasons for his Old Trafford exit back in 2017 may no longer apply.
United's then-manager Jose Mourinho suggested the fierce competition for places at the club played a part in Memphis' departure. The Dutch international left for Lyon in 2017, but moved on to Barcelona in 2021 after an enviable goalscoring record with the French club.
Barcelona themselves have strengthened in attack in 2022, with Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joining and others potentially following. This could require Xavi's team to part ways with a man who has just one year left on his contract, though they are keen to lock down a replacement before sanctioning any sale.
