Ralf Rangnick has insisted there is still competition for places at Manchester United despite January departures from the club.
02.02.2022 - 21:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans have agreed with the club's decision to allow Donny van de Beek to leave on loan on transfer deadline day.
Van de Beek has not been given regular playing time this season at United, being affording just eight appearances in the Premier League.
Manchester Evening News understands that the Dutch midfielder was left upset by his position at Old Trafford and was pushing for a January move.
Fortunately for Van de Beek, his wishes were granted when new Everton boss Frank Lampard managed to secure the signature of the 24-year-old on transfer deadline day. He will remain at Goodison Park for the rest of the season.
The Red Devils' supporters look to have agreed with this decision on the whole in MEN Sport's recent survey.
Out of just over 8,400 responses, 46 per cent of fans believed that Van de Beek was right to be sent out on loan in January.
As much as 28% thought that United should have sanctioned a permanent sale, while 26% of those polled would prefer to have seen Van de Beek stay at Old Trafford.
Manchester United return to competitive action on Friday night when they face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
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