Manchester United are exploring the prospect of re-signing forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona.

According to Sport, Man United manager, Erik ten Hag sees Depay, a former Red Devils star, as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, after his contract was terminated on Tuesday evening.

Man United will back Ten Hag with a move for Depay as long as Barcelona grant the Netherlands international a free transfer in January.

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Barcelona would be prepared to release Depay, with his deal set to expire in June, 2023.

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Depay will have to make a decision after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 28-year-old came close to joining Juventus last summer, but his €7m-a-year demands proved too rich for the Serie A giants.