Liverpool were interested in signing PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay, according to the Dutch club's sporting director Marcel Brands, despite manager Brendan Rodgers' insistence the Reds were never in for him.

Last week, it was confirmed Manchester United have agreed a reported fee of €30 million for Netherlands international Depay.

Liverpool had been linked with Depay only for Rodgers to say on Friday that he was never interested in signing the forward.

He said at a news conference: "Unfortunately for you guys, it wasn't one we were ever interested in. He's obviously a talented young player, but we already have four wingers at the club."