MEMPHIS DEPAY looks set to turn his back on Ronald Koeman’s attempts to lure him from Lyon according to reports.
The former Red Devils flop is a January transfer target for his fellow Dutchman whose Barcelona side are struggling in Spain’s top flight.
Memphis Depay says he is focused on Champions League qualification with Lyon despite interest from BarcelonaCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.
Depay, 26, who spent two years at Manchester United, before sealing a £17million Lyon switch, is enjoying a fruitful spell with the Ligue 1 giants.
Last term the Dutch star was on target 15 times in 22 appearances across all competitions.
This season the winger has netted six times in 14 league clashes for the French club.
It is a marked contrast to Depay’s hapless spell at United where the Netherlands attacker scored just two times in 33 games over a two-year period.
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And Spanish outlet Marca claims his current form has made him a top target for Koeman.
However it looks like the Netherlands forward is set to disappoint his Dutch compatriot whose team are due to play Real Sociedad.
Depay said: “We have a great team, a great collective spirit and, while I don’t know what will happen later, I’m 100 per cent focused on Lyon right now.
“I’m a player, a captain and the most important thing is working hard and winning matches. If I think about my own future, then I could lose focus.
“I can’t say anything about that [Barcelona interest], there are many clubs that are interested but right now I’m here.”
“We’re creating a beautiful and hungry team and we improve with each game,” he added.
Depay’s contract with Lyon, who are due to play Brest in France’s top-flight, is set to expire at the end of the season.
However, the Ligue 1 star refused to be drawn on whether he would extend his stay and says he is focused on Champions League qualification.
Depay’s Ligue 1 form has made him a January transfer target for Ronald KoemanCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, currently eighth in Spain’s top-flight, are looking to reverse their disappointing start to the season.
The former La Liga champs are struggling with financial woes and injuries to first team regulars including Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti.
And the club look set to lose the services of their star skipper Lionel Messi who is heavily linked with a move to PSG.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
