Second bid on Manchester United transfer, player close to agreeing terms

 

While Marseille are trying to save West Ham’s Dimitri Payet, Lyon have set themselves the challenge of reviving the career of Manchester United’s Memphis Depay.

The Dutchman hasn’t been a part of any of José Mourinho’s squad at Old Trafford since he appeared on the bench for the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on the 19th of November, and the Ligue 1 side are hoping they can sign him in a cut-price deal.

Lyon’s manager, Bruno Génésio, made it clear the Manchester United winger was their ‘priority’ for the January transfer window, while Jean-Michel Aulas explained the deal was ‘progressing’.

Well, Le Parisien on Monday afternoon report the Ligue 1 side have made a second offer for the player, said to be of €15m.

The first, which allegedly stood at €12m, was immediately rejected by Ed Woodward and co., who originally paid upwards of £20m for the now 22-year-old from PSV Eindhoven.

The French newspaper report that sources close to Manchester United say they are considering it, while the player himself is close to an agreement with Lyon, a club he would consider joining.

Now to see if United accept this bid…