Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free The Manchester United coach edged owards the security barriers at Carrington, turned right and pulled out of Birch Road.
Not everyone was on board. Back in the main hub, Memphis Depay was gathering his belongings and his thoughts. For the first time in his short United career, he had been cut from the squad by Louis van Gaal and it was for the 2016 FA Cup final.
When Depay started the journey home, he paused to give the security guard at the barrier his red and white boots that had been emblazoned to commemorate his expected final participation.
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