Depay became United's first major summer acquisition when he joined in a £25million deal.
The former PSV ace has been spoken of in glowing terms and ex-Netherlands international Roy Makaay thinks Depay could help shoot down United's rivals next term.
"It won't be easy for him but he has the quality to become a good buy," Makaay told the club's official website.
There will be some pressure on him because the pressure is always high in this kind of situation
Roy Makaay
"He's a great player, a very attacking player with some nice touches, and he was top scorer in the Dutch league last season, of course.
"There will be some pressure on him because the pressure is always high in this kind of situation.
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Memphis Depay has been backed to become a hit at Manchester United
"But he's from the same country as the coach and I understand the main reason Depay signed for United, instead of another club, was because van Gaal is there.
"I think it's good that there's not just van Gaal there as a coach but also van Persie and Blind to help Memphis adapt at the beginning and get used to English football."
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