Why Manchester United have chosen to sign Donny van de Beek

3-1 win for the Eagles.Van de Beek came off the bench to score his first United goal to bring it back to 2-1. But despite VAR controversy and his personal milestone, the Dutchman lamented his side's performance."First match for the club, a day you want to win.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHis early errant pass set the tone for an abysmal half from United but he pulled off a great save from Jordan Ayew. Saved a penalty but pathetically penalised and beaten on the retake.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

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 inboxManchester United's Premier League season finally gets underway this weekend as Crystal Palace visit Old Trafford to kick off the campaign.It marks the start of a 38-match marathon that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes will see the Reds improve on the last campaign, and maybe even challenge for the title.With one big signing made in Donny van de Beek, and efforts ongoing to bring in Jadon Sancho before the end of the transfer window, hopes are high that United could make further

Donny van de Beek after his first appearance for the club against Aston Villa on Saturday and they particularly loved a piece of skill he did in the first-half.Less than a month after the previous season finally came to an end with a defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final, United are now preparing for the start of the 2020/21 campaign.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took his side to Villa Park on Saturday for their only pre-season friendly of the summer - though he was without many of his

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 inboxHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, September 3. Donny van de Beek has revealed how his move to Manchester United came about.

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

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 Donny van de Beek is looking forward to playing a part in a successful future for Manchester United after revealing he was enthralled by the vision of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The United boss spoke to the 23-year-old midfielder and helped convince him to join United from Ajax in a deal worth an initial €39million, plus €5million in add-ons.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to complete their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek passing a medical on Monday and agreeing personal terms, in what will be a £40.1million deal for United.United had been monitoring the 23-year-old since January and have moved quickly to agree a deal with Ajax for the midfielder, as negotiations with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho continue to prove difficult and Aston Villa's asking price for

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.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked that Donny van de Beek's arrival at Old Trafford could see Bruno Fernandes enter the race for the Premier League golden boot next season.Van de Beek is set to become United's first major signing of the summer after the Reds reached an agreement with Ajax for the 23-year-old.

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