How Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford reacted to Manchester United Donny Van de Beek transfer news

straight to your inbox There were a few surprised supporters on Friday morning when Manchester United announced their fans' player of the year for the staggered season which ended trophyless last month. Despite only joining in January the accolade went to the talismanic Bruno Fernandes, who staved off competition from Marcus Rashford, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to claim the award.

straight to your inboxGareth Bale has agreed to join Manchester United on a season-long loan but a deal must still be agreed with Real Madrid, according to reports.With just three weeks left until the transfer window closes on October 5, United are looking to complete up to three more deals to add to the signing of Donny van de Beek.While left-back Sergio Reguilon is being monitored, attacking signings remain the priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season as he hopes to add more quality and

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.

Manchester United this summer, according to reports.Following the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more transfers before the October 5 deadline.It's understood that the club are prioritising attacking signings this summer, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the priority target, but are also monitoring a number of left-backs due to uncertainty in the position.One of them is Spaniard Reguilon, who impressed on loan at

Van de Beek could have Fernandes impactIt wasn't just the sublime turn on the 40-minute mark, which MUTV's commentators compared to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, that showed what Donny van de Beek can do.

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 inboxBerbatov on Van de BeekFormer United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks that Donny van de Beek should take up a new role in a new-look midfield.The 23-year-old’s move to Old Trafford has led to several question marks over how United could line up and Berbatov believes he could thrive in a deeper-lying role with Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba further forward.Berbatov told the MEN: “I think that should be, even though it's a bit soon, that should be the favourite three in the

straight to your inboxGary Lineker has backed Manchester United to continue to thrive under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The Match of the Day host was giving his prediction on who will finish in the Premier League top four, and he feels the Reds and Chelsea will be able to close the gap on the top two this season.Whilst Lineker feels that the top two will remain the same, the former England striker said United have done some astute business in signing Donny van de Beek from Ajax.That, combined with

straight to your inboxDimitar Berbtaov believes Donny van de Beek should take up a deep-lying role in the Manchester United midfield.United signed Van de Beek for €39million rising to €44m from Ajax and he is expected to make his first appearance in today's pre-season friendly with Aston Villa.However, the 23-year-old will not play alongside Paul Pogba, still striving for match fitness after recovering from coronavirus, and Bruno Fernandes has not been at United's Carrington training complex

straight to your inboxReal Madrid have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer, according to reports.After completing the signing of Donny van de Beek, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline.Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't ruled out strengthening his defence and the club are monitoring a number of left-backs, attacking positions have been prioritised this summer and Jadon Sancho remains the top

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has praised Manchester United for the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side bolstered their midfield with the capture of the highly rated Netherlands international, paying £35m for his services. That gives United a plethora of options ahead of the new Premier League season, with their midfield ranks already boasting the impressive duo of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

straight to your inboxReal Madrid have reportedly offered defender Sergio Reguilon to Manchester United.United got their summer transfer business off to a strong start earlier this week after confirming the capture of playmaker Donny van de Beek from Ajax.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping that there's more to come as he aims to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and he wants to further improve his attacking options, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the top

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 4.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says he is 100% sure new signing Donny van de Beek will play alongside Bruno Fernandes. United earlier this week made Van de Beek their first signing of the summer by capturing the 23-year-old in a £40.1million deal from Ajax. And while his arrival has generated excitement, some have questioned how he fits into a United midfield alongside Bruno and Paul

straight to your inbox Rene Meulensteen has no doubts that Donny van de Beek will be able to play in the same midfield as Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.United finally got their summer up and running on Wednesday when it was confirmed that Van de Beek has joined the club in a £40.1million move from Ajax.Though capable of playing in multiple roles in midfield and attack, the 23-year-old has become renowned as one of the best creative-midfielders in Europe, with 27 goals and 24 assists to

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek plans to display his eye for goal at Manchester United after completing his £35million move from Ajax. The 23-year-old can play a variety of roles in midfield, including in a deeper No.

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 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.