Donny van de Beek's father reacts to Manchester United transfer

3-1 win for the Eagles.Van de Beek came off the bench to score his first United goal to bring it back to 2-1. But despite VAR controversy and his personal milestone, the Dutchman lamented his side's performance."First match for the club, a day you want to win.

straight to your inbox Ed Woodward insists Manchester United will continue to build on the strong foundations they have laid in the transfer market, but has warned the club must 'be responsible in using their resources' during the current climate. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side begin their new Premier League season on Saturday evening against Crystal Palace and have added just one new signing to the side which finished third during the last campaign.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are working on more signings before transfer deadline day.United bought Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the midfielder remains their only summer signing amid interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.The online contingent of United's fanbase has been up in arms that the club passed on Real Madrid duo Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale, while there was more outrage at Liverpool's imminent

straight to your inboxThe start of a new season is the opportunity for fans to entertain their wildest dreams, but for many Manchester United supporters it already feels like the stuff of nightmares.A perceived lack of transfer activity has seen United splash 'just' the small sum of £35million on Donny van de Beek, but even in such a testing transfer climate fans are hungry for more.Spending big doesn't necessarily dictate success in the world of football, but with Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City,

straight to your inboxJack Grealish admitted it was 50-50 whether he would stay at Aston Villa this summer, amid fierce interest from Manchester United.The Villa captain signed a new five-year contract at his boyhood club on Tuesday, and then went onto score as Dean Smith's side beat Burton Albion 3-1 in the Carabao Cup second round later that evening.United had a genuine interest in the player, though opted to pursue other targets such as Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho instead.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been linked with a host of names throughout the summer transfer window as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his squad. So far this summer, United have drafted in Donny Van de Beek from Ajax as their only major recruit but work continues in the push to bring new recruits to Old Trafford.

Manchester United had been interested in a transfer for the Villa captain this summer, but the trail appeared to go cold after the Reds signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax for £35million.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Donny van de Beek was the 'biggest plus' in Manchester United's friendly defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.Van de Beek played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 loss at Villa Park on his first appearance since signing from Ajax for €39million this summer.United were without midfielders Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Nemanja Matic so Van de Beek started alongside Scott McTominay, substituted at half-time for Ethan Galbraith, in an axis behind

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has downplayed expectations in the transfer market as Manchester United approach the last three weeks of the window.United bought Donny van de Beek from Ajax and have made some headway in negotiations for Jadon Sancho but still have to broach the issue of Borussia Dortmund's £108million asking price.

Brooks at international level for Wales and addressed the recent transfer speculation surrounding him. The 23-year-old is a United target, MEN Sport understands, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are prioritising a move for Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho has been holding out on moving to Manchester United in order to collect bonus payments from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.United finally got their transfer window underway last week with the £40.1million signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and M.E.N.

straight to your inboxManchester United begin their new Premier League campaign next week, but there is still plenty of work to be done for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side.As things stand there is only one new arrival in the summer window, however the return of Dean Henderson has already been described by the young goalkeeperas effectively another new addition.Fans will be scrolling through social media patiently as they await any update of another new arrival prior to the opening match

straight to your inboxWhen a young player is coming through the academy at Ajax he is rarely short of a club legend to turn to for advice and inspiration. For Donny van de Beek, his first big break came at joining the club and going straight into the Under-10s team coached by Dennis Bergkamp.

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Donny van de Beek will complement his existing midfield options at Manchester United after making the Holland international his first signing of the summer. United's €39million deal for the 23-year-old further strengthens a strong midfield for Solskjaer and Van de Beek will be competing with the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba after sealing his move from Ajax.

straight to your inbox Ajax legend Sjaak Swart believes that Donny van de Beek is making the 'right choice' by joining Manchester United rather than Arsenal or any of the other clubs that were interested in him. United are closing in on making Van de Beek their first signing of the summer for £40.1million after the Dutch playmaker passed a medical on Monday and agreed personal terms.

straight to your inbox After agreeing a £40.1million deal with Ajax for midfielder Donny van de Beek, the 23-year-old is closing in on a move to Manchester United, with personal terms already agreed and a medical completed on Monday, in what will be United's first signing of the summer transfer window.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has delivered his verdict on Donny van de Beek.United are set to complete the £40.1million move for the Ajax midfielder after he passed a medical on Monday and agreed personal terms.Only the paperwork is left to be finalised to complete what will be United's first signing of the summer transfer window.However, that is set to be signed in the next couple of days, with Van de Beek currently away on international duty with the

Donny van de Beek  after he passed a medical on Monday and agreed personal terms. The paperwork looks set to be signed once the 23-year-old has returned from international duty with Holland.

straight to your inbox Edwin van der Sar has all but confirmed Donny van de Beek's impending transfer to Manchester United in the summer window. Dutch midfielder Van de Beek is set to become United's first signing of the summer after he passed a medical on Monday as well as agreeing personal terms.