Manchester United 'have advantage' in Donny van de Beek transfer chase

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straight to your inboxDimitar Berbatov does not think Manchester United need to sign another striker in the current transfer window.United are still working on what would be a club record deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and the MEN reported this week they are also on the lookout for a back-up striker.Having extended Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until late January, United have four number nines to choose from with Anthony Martial established as the frontman and Marcus

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have been sent wild by Mason Greenwood as they continue to monitor Sergio Reguilon in the summer transfer window.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made their first summer acquisition earlier in the week when they officially confirmed the arrival of Donny van de beek from Ajax, and now fans are hungry for even more signings.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the ongoing priority as United look to bolster their attacking line, but the club is also

straight to your inboxA week ago the general view of Manchester United's summer would have been a negative one, with the club yet to make a new signing as the summer window reached the halfway point.But then came the slick, quiet move for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek and the mood changed.

straight to your inboxIn recent years Manchester United have often worked in a methodical way when it comes to transfer windows. The club has its list of targets but focuses resources on getting one deal complicated before moving on to the next.In some ways it's a strategy that makes a lot of sense.

straight to your inbox Arsenal great Paul Merson believes Manchester United's decision to sign Donny van de Beek this summer is a panic buy. The Dutchman became United's first summer signing earlier this week, completing a £40million move from Ajax.

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 inboxManchester United will reportedly only give up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho if the winger publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders and Sancho is the club's top target.United were confident of finally signing the 20-year-old this summer after failing to do so in 2017 and 2019 but the move has been thrown into

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek has completed his £34.6m transfer from Ajax to Manchester United.Van de Beek, 23, has signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year and becomes United's first signing of the summer window. The fee could rise to £39m with add-ons.Van de Beek said: "I cannot begin to explain how incredible an opportunity it is to join a club with such an amazing history.

straight to your inboxManchester United bosses are split on whether to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano this summer or wait for another year, according to reports.United are prioritising strengthening their attacking options in the transfer window and are closing in on confirming Ajax's Donny van de Beek as their first signing.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also not ruled out a move for a new centre-back and Upamecano is one of the names to be linked after a fine season at

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans have demanded that the club now move to sign Jadon Sancho after confirming the transfer of Donny van de Beek.United have made Van de Beek their first signing of the transfer window after he arrived from Ajax in a £40.1million move.

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 Jose Mourinho came to refer to him as 'the tall guy' and that description is maybe all Matt Judge shares with Jeff Goldblum. To paraphrase one of Goldblum's immortal quotes, Manchester United have found a way to finalise a signing whilst negotiating for another player.

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 inboxThe summer transfer window is in full swing and social media and fan forums are abuzz with the latest gossip, rumours and tittle-tattle.Manchester United fans have been impatiently waiting for some action on the Reds' front, and they're finally getting it this week with the imminent arrival of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a deal worth around £40m.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, September 2.Mason Greenwood has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s influence in his breakthrough season at Manchester United.The 18-year-old striker earned his first England call-up having enjoyed an extended run in the United first team after lockdown, scoring five goals in nine post-lockdown Premier League games."It was from the manager really, from Ole,” said the young academy graduate, doing media duties while

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes has hit back at a sly dig from Jose Mourinho which suggested he has only scored penalties since he moved to Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder inspired United to their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his goals and assists helping them finish third in the Premier League as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League.

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 inbox Fred has no intention of leaving Manchester United or been informed he is available for transfer as the club prepares to announce the arrival of Donny van de Beek. United are on the verge of signing Van de Beek, 23, in a £40million deal from Ajax after he passed a medical in the Netherlands and agreed personal terms.

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.