Manchester United praised for speed of negotiations in Donny van de Beek transfer

straight to your inboxManchester United have had an enquiry for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa pushed back, according to reports.As transfer deadline day nears it's understood that United remain in various discussions in order to rescue their window and add to their sole signing of Donny van de Beek.While the club continues talks with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles, Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target ahead of the October 5 international deadline.The saga has

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, 28 September.United fans call for Van de Beek decisionManchester United fans have expressed their desire to see Donny van de Beek start ahead of Paul Pogba in the club’s next Premier League game. Van de Beek is yet to start a league game for the Reds despite scoring against Crystal Palace after being summoned from the bench.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is closing in on a move to Lazio, according to reports.Although things could still change in the week remaining of the transfer window it has, so far, been a disappointing summer for United, with Donny van de Beek the only new arrival.It appears that the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic has limited United's ability to spend big money and unable as yet to sign top targets, such as Jadon Sancho.Yet funds could be raised

straight to your inboxUnited player ratings vs BrightonManchester United secured their first victory of the 2020/21 Premier League season on Saturday lunchtime. It did not come without its fair share of drama, though, as Brighton hit the woodwork five times.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have made it clear that Alex Telles is the left-back they want the club to sign this summer.The transfer window will finally come to a close on October 5 and United are still trying to bring more players to Old Trafford in the week and half that they have left.Although United did pull off a coup with the £40.1million signing of Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek, fans have been left frustrated with the lack of improvements made elsewhere in the

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters can't decide who would be the best alternative if Jadon Sancho can't be signed this summer.Donny van de Beek remains the only new arrival at United so far in the window and there are only two weeks to go before it closes on October 5.Following United's humiliating start to the Premier League with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, MEN Sport understands that United have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence, with a left-back the most

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 20 September.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side are “short” after their Premier League season started with a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace.Fan disgruntlement is growing over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.The Dutchman came on to pull a goal back for United, but Palace were worthy winners.Solskjaer said: “You

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United's transfer window has not gone as planned as they endeavour to strengthen the squad before deadline day.Although United have enhanced their squad with Donny van de Beek from Ajax they have failed to reach a breakthrough for Jadon Sancho and fans online are becoming increasingly disgruntled.United are prepared to invest a British record fee for Sancho, 20, but have no intention of meeting Borussia Dortmund's €120million valuation

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 13 September.

straight to your inboxDimitar Berbatov has praised Manchester United for signing Donny van de Beek but says the club must now push on with adding even more players in the summer transfer window.Dutch midfielder Van de Beek became the club's first summer arrival earlier this week after signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional year following his £34.6m transfer from Ajax.Van de Beek brings added strength to a midfield already packed with talent and Berbatov believes the focus

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 inboxManchester United are confident of signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund but may need to wait until next summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for United who are set to seal their first transfer of the window by landing Donny van de Beek from Ajax.MEN Sport understand United have still not found a resolution over Sancho's salary expectations and the agents' fees during talks with his representative Emeka Obasi and the intermediary Marco

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.