Netherlands boss offers Manchester United Donny van de Beek transfer update

straight to your inbox Donny van de Beek has suggested that his best position could be as an attacking midfielder ahead of his Manchester United debut. The Dutch international remains United's only signing of the summer following his arrival from Ajax after signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford.Van de Beek is in line to make his senior United debut when they face Crystal Palace this weekend but uncertainty remains over his best position in the squad.

straight to your inbox Edwin van der Sar has likened new Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek to club legend Paul Scholes for his ability to score goals from midfield.

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 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

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 inbox Donny van de Beek has impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his first training sessions with Manchester United.Van de Beek, 23, only arrived at United's Carrington training complex on Wednesday following international duty with the Netherlands but is expected to make his first appearance in the friendly at Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. "He’s been training only a couple of days but he’s a bright, bubbly character," Solskjaer told MUTV.

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 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 inboxManchester United signing Donny van de Beek has revealed that close friend Steven Bergwijn urged him to sign for Tottenham Hotspur instead.Van de Beek became the first summer arrival at Old Trafford earlier this week when he signed a five-year deal with the option of an additional year.The Dutch international had been expected to join Real Madrid this summer but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on revenues forced the La Liga champions out of the running and gave United a

straight to your inboxWith the signing of Donny van de Beek, officially confirmed on Wednesday, Manchester United’s summer transfer activity kicked into another gear. The Old Trafford outfit have been linked with countless players over the last few weeks and months, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally has a new face in through the door.Van de Beek is a shrewd addition with the Dutch midfielder proven at the top level of the game for both Ajax and Netherlands.

straight to your inbox Manchester United's newest arrival Donny van de Beek has opened up on how his move to Old Trafford came about. The Netherlands international completed his switch from Ajax for an initial fee of £35m yesterday, but it might have been different.

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 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 on the verge of completing their first signing of the summer window.Donny van de Beek is expected to complete a £40.1million move to Old Trafford this week after the Ajax midfielder passed a medical on Monday.Van de Beek will become the latest Dutchman to pull on the famous red shirt, following in the footsteps of some United greats and some others who didn’t do quite as well.We’ve ranked every player from the Netherlands to represent United.Chong will

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 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.