MEMPHIS DEPAY is reportedly in talks over a new Lyon contract with the Dutchman available on a free transfer next summer.
The 25-year-old swapped the Premier League for Ligue 1 in 2017 after ending his nightmare two-season spell at Manchester United.
Lyon have opened talks with club captain Memphis Depay over a new contractCredit: AFP or licensors
The winger has since rejuvenated his career at Lyon, and was linked with a return to England at Spurs and Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton.
However, Depay tore his cruciate knee ligament back in December to end any hopes of a winter transfer and cast doubt over appearing at Euro 2020.
His current deal still runs through until summer 2021, but Lyon are keen to tie their captain down to a long-term deal, according to L’Equipe.
Depay had been enjoying a productive season prior to his injury, having scored nine times in 12 league starts.
The 51-cap Dutch international had been vocal about considering his options following the Euros, but it remains to be seen how his knee problem has affected those plans.
Depay was a key target for Mauricio Pochettino when he was in charge of Spurs, but Jose Mourinho has since signed PSV wide man Steven Bergwijn.
United, who flogged the 25-year-old for £17m after just 53 appearances, have a buy-back clause on the versatile forward.
Though Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to show interest in Depay and has instead been eyeing a move for Jadon Sancho.
Despite failing to live up to expectations during his time in the Prem, the forward has claimed that he flopped because he was too immature.
He told The Mirror: “My mental state is different. I was 21 back then when I was with United and now I am 25 so obviously I am a more matured human being now, than when I was in Manchester.
“Also there is a difference between the French game and the English game and the main difference is the speed of the ball.
“In England it goes very fast, attack and defence and attack and defence again.
“The French game you feel more the control and trying to find our moments and we are all more relaxed playing the ball to each other.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
