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Memphis Depay has his sights on an iconic Manchester United squad number

Published 23:37 5 Aug 2015 BST

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Memphis Depay has his sights on an iconic Manchester United squad number

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Memphis Depay reportedly wants to be the next player to wear Manchester United's iconic No 7 jersey.

Club legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo have worn the famous jersey in the past. According to the Telegraph, the new signing has told manager Louis van Gaal he wants to wear No 7 next season, though he could face some competition.   https://twitter.com/kpsundayworld/status/628867803605532672 Since Michael Owen inherited the jersey from Ronaldo in 2009, United's No 7's have been less than distinguished. In addition to Owen, Antonio Valencia felt so pressurised by the seven on his back, he switched back to his old No 25 after a single season. And now, with Angel di Maria joining PSG, the squad number is vacant again. Depay has worn No 9 on United's pre-season tour, but no squad numbers have been officially designated to new signings such as Depay, Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

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