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Josh Challies

Memphis Depay sends Manchester United transfer message to Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk

Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has sent Virgil van Dijk a Manchester United transfer message in a rather unorthodox way.

Issuing his message in a rap, Depay has stated he wished that the defender joined United from Southampton instead of moving to Liverpool.

Van Dijk has excelled at Anfield since making his move in January 2018, playing a key-part in the club's Champions League success and push for the Premier League title.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have struggled for consistency and are a long way off the times when they were winning titles.

Signing Van Dijk could have certainly changed their fortunes and Depay issued his message on social media to his compatriot.

In a rap video posted on Instagram, the Lyon winger praised his compatriot with a flattering verse in which he revealed his dream of Van Dijk playing for United instead of Liverpool.

"It is on," began Depay in Dutch.

"Captain of the nation, What move will he make? And I didn't forget, The days in the rain. He is a leader, woah. He is the boss on the field,

"He comes in with corners. Header, With great force, woah. He doesn't take anything from anyone, just money. Van Dijk, he is everyone's Dutch hero. Van Dijk, watch out, he strikes.

"You know, we don't lie, Dutchman, he is fly. Van Dijk, man. I wish you signed man, not for Liverpool, but for Man United."

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