Memphis Depay has delivered a message to Tyrell Malacia over his transfer to Manchester United. Malacia, 22, was the first player welcomed in by Erik ten Hag as the newly-appointed manager continues to scout further signings as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Lisandro Martinez, Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen are next on the agenda if United can get those prospective deals over the line. United are in advanced talks with Ajax over Martinez and free-agent Eriksen has verbally agreed to join. De Jong is still the priority target, but negotiations between the club and Barcelona have stalled.
It means that Malacia was the only fresh face to jet out with United on their pre-season tour. He made his debut in the thrilling win over Liverpool and could be poised to make his first start when Ten Hag and his squad lace up their boots against Melbourne Victory at the world-famous MCG.