Report: Everton turned down Memphis Depay chance

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Liverpool target Memphis Depay was reportedly offered to Everton this summer.

According to The Daily Mail, Everton have turned down the chance to sign Liverpool target and former Manchester United forward Memphis Depay.

It has been reported that Everton were among a number of clubs Depay was offered to this summer.

The Toffees, though, reportedly decided not to open talks with the 25-year-old, who was on the books of Premier League rivals United from 2015 until 2017.

Interestingly, Liverpool have also been linked with the Netherlands international, with Mercato365 claiming that Jurgen Klopp’s side have looked at the former PSV Eindhoven star.

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Depay struggled to make an impact at United and in the Premier League, but the Dutch forward has been a success at Lyon since he moved to the Ligue 1 outfit in January 2017.

According to WhoScored, the forward made 29 starts and seven substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Lyon last season, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists in the process.

The 25-year-old also made seven starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League for Lyon last season, scoring one goal and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.