Depay made a promising start to life at Old Trafford but his performances deteriorated

Memphis Depay has admitted that he has put on five kilograms since joining Manchester United.

The Holland forward, who put his weight gain down to English football’s schedule, has also employed a cook at home to ensure that he is eating properly.

The 21-year-old, who has caused some frustration at United after struggling since his projected £31.6 million move from PSV Eindhoven in the summer, insisted that there is nothing wrong with his attitude.

He said: “When I first stood on the scales I thought, ‘OK, is this correct?’ My body is still developing. Now I’m a little more heavy, so I have to work on that.”

Depay has not featured in a Barclays Premier League game for United since the 3-0 defeat by Arsenal