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Manchester United's Memphis Depay may go first in Old Trafford clear-out as Jose Mourinho gets tough

Memphis Depay is set to leave Old Trafford in January, starting an exodus of Manchester United’s fringe players before the beginning of next season.

Depay, a £25million signing just 17 months ago, accepts he has no future under Jose Mourinho after he was left at home when United lost against Fenerbahce in Istanbul on Thursday night.

The Holland winger has only made one start this season, in the EFL Cup against Northampton, and wants to make a fresh start in January.

Memphis Depay (left) is set to leave Manchester United as part of an Old Trafford clear-out
Memphis Depay (left) is set to leave Manchester United as part of an Old Trafford clear-out
Mourinho sits in the dugout at Fenerbahce ahead of United's 2-1 defeat in the Europa League
Mourinho sits in the dugout at Fenerbahce ahead of United's 2-1 defeat in the Europa League

Depay is typical of the players who have upset Mourinho by failing to provide more competition for first-team places.