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straight to your inboxManchester United fans have once again asked Edwin van der Sar to return to the club in a boardroom role following his touching open letter to supporters about the signing of Donny van de Beek.United made Van de Beek their first signing of the summer on Wednesday after securing the 23-year-old on a five-year deal, with the option for a further year, and paying £40.1million to Ajax.Van de Beek came through the famed Ajax academy and rose up the ranks in Amsterdam before

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek has offered some insight into how Ole Gunnar Solskaer convinced him to leave Ajax and join Manchester United.The Dutchman was confirmed as United's first summer signing on Wednesday in a £34.6million deal that could rise to £39million.The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year and will wear the number 34 shirt in honour of ex-Ajax teammate Abdelhak Nouri.Van de Beek had been heavily linked with a move to Real

straight to your inboxManchester United have made their first signing of the summer transfer window in the shape of Donny van de Beek. The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder joins United from Ajax in a deal worth £34.6m, a fee which could rise to £39m with add-ons.

Edwin van der SarCEO, AFC AjaxAfter United legend Edwin van der Sar's message to MEN readers, we want YOU to leave your very own message to Old Trafford's newest Dutch recruit Donny van de Beek.

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 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

straight to your inboxNetherlands boss Dwight Lodeweges has revealed that Donny van de Beek’s £40million move to Manchester United is “almost done”.United are set to complete the £40.1 million 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.

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.

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straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek 'deserves' his transfer to Manchester United.That's according to former Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.Van de Beek is set to join the Reds on a deal worth around £40m from Ajax, and the 23-year-old has earned his chance to fly the Dutch flag on the biggest stage, at Old Trafford, according to former Spurs and Real Madrid man Van der Vaart."Donny deserves this transfer so much.

straight to your inboxVirgil van Dijk claims he did not try to convince Donny van de Beek to reject Manchester United ahead of his impending departure from Ajax.The 23-year-old is set to become United's first major signing of the summer pending an agreement on personal terms and a medical.Van de Beek was absent from Ajax's friendly squad on Saturday due to developments over his future but was included in the Dutch national team ahead of their Nation League fixtures against Poland and Italy.The

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek, tra la la la la? Ruud van Nistelrooy might have a successor to his Brown Girl In The Ring chant through another compatriot with five syllables.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reached out to Van de Beek and has a unique appreciation of the Dutch. He roomed with Jaap Stam and played his best football alongside Van Nistelrooy, with whom he struck up such a close rapport they regularly attended plays at the Royal Exchange with their wives.

straight to your inbox Manchester United still hope to finalise a deal for Jadon Sancho as they close in on a move for Donny van De Beek.United have agreed a £40million fee with Ajax for Van de Beek, 22, having failed to find a breakthrough in negotiations for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho. Although Van de Beek can operate as a playmaker or a midfielder, United still intend to reinforce their attack with the £108m-rated Sancho before the transfer window closes on October 5.