PSV Eindhoven chief Marcel Brands has confirmed talks with Liverpool over Memphis Depay before selling him to Manchester United.
Depay agreed to join Manchester United in a £25m deal last Thursday, with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers quick to insist the media had invented stories suggesting his club wanted to sign the 21-year-old Dutch international.
"Unfortunately for you guys (the media), it wasn't one we were ever interested in," stated Rodgers when asked about Depay. "He's obviously a talented young player, but we already have four wingers at the club."
But Brands revealed: "There was a lot of interest in him. Finally we spoke with three clubs and we made contact.
"I didn't speak with Brendan Rodgers. I had contact with Ian Ayre (Liverpool CEO). I know there were some problems with (Daniel) Sturridge, maybe that changed the decision.
"I don't know. I'm not in the club of Liverpool. I don't know what the policies are inside, but Man United were very fast and that changed the decision for Memphis. He made the final decision. He made his choice. We are happy with the transfer to Man United."
