Spurs are reportedly targeting a £50m move for Lyon's Memphis Depay

According to British media reports, Tottenham Hotspur are lining up a £50 million bid for Lyon striker Memphis Depay. The former Manchester United player has impressed teams across Europe with his performances. Depay had signed for Lyon in 2017 and has since been linked with top European clubs including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.

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The player has been phenomenal for his side this season, having bagged seven goals in 10 Ligue 1 appearances and four goals in four Champions League matches so far. However, in his last spell in England, Depay scored just two league goals in 33 appearances for the Old Trafford side. The reports in England claim that Tottenham have been constantly tracking the French side for some time to keep tabs on the Dutchman as well as his teammate Moussa Dembele. His quick return to form has attracted the interest of Mauricio Pochettino and the manager is reportedly ready to lure him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the January transfer window.

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Manchester United might trigger buy-back clause

There are also reports of a buy-back clause in United’s deal with Lyon, which remains to be seen if United wish to activate it in order to get their hands on their former player. Manchester United are also interested in a host of players such as Moussa Dembele and Erling Haaland. It, therefore, remains to be seen as to which players arrive at Old Trafford.

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The 25-year-old Dutch striker has played 130 matches for Lyon so far, and has been incredible for the French side. Depay has so far scored 50 goals and provided 42 assists throughout his time at the Groupama Stadium. Depay had signed for Manchester United from PSV in 2015. However, the player moved to Lyon in 2017 following his bad stint at the Old Trafford, along with lack of playing time.

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