Donny van de Beek is moving to Old Trafford
Donny van de Beek is undergoing medical examinations in the Netherlands ahead of his £ 40m transfer from Ajax to Manchester United.
The deal, which is estimated to be worth around € 39 million, plus another € 5 million in add-ons, is expected to be completed in the coming days while the player is on international service with the Netherlands.
The 23-year-old is undergoing medical examinations while with the Dutch squad before traveling to the UK following Nations League matches against Poland (September 4) and Italy (September 7).
2:10 Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Bryan Swanson have the latest news on Man Utd’s move for Van de Beek
United have explored Van de Beek extensively, with the player excluded from Ajax’s squad for the Dutch champions’ friendly with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday amid rumors of an imminent move.
Van de Beek helped Ajax reach the semi-finals of the 2018-19 Champions League, scoring four goals along the way and 40 in all competitions over the past three seasons.
In May, Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar confirmed that the midfielder will be able to leave, but only for an adequate amount.
Van de Beek was close to Real Madrid before the coronavirus pandemic, but he hasn’t completed a medical examination or signed a deal with the club.
The transfer show he also reported on Monday that it was preferred that any deal involving him be completed before Ajax began the new season in the Dutch Eredivisie against Sparta Rotterdam. on September 13.
The government also confirmed a The transfer show that Van de Beek will not need to isolate himself for 14 days in the UK, provided he is a registered Manchester United player prior to one of his matches for Holland.
If the Dutchman becomes a United player before the Netherlands matches against Poland or Italy, he can apply for an exemption for sporting reasons.
0:20 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admits he’s pleased with his Dutch team-mate Van de Beek ahead of his £ 40m transfer to Manchester United
The same exemption currently applies to all Premier League and EFL players outside the UK on international duty and to those who are competing overseas, such as Liverpool friendlies which are played during their pre-season camp in Austria.
The Netherlands is not currently in a travel corridor with the UK.
Analysis: Why does Man Utd want Van de Beek?
Charlotte Marsh of Sky Sports:
Donny van de Beek is a man in high demand, but why has he garnered so much attention?
With incredible versatility, Van de Beek can operate in a central or offensive role and has been described as the classic box-to-box midfielder.
The 23-year-old has the ability to play anywhere in the center – a trait that will only add to his value – and in addition to being that vital link between defense and attack, he has a more offensive mentality than other central midfielders.
He developed the special talent of running late runs into the area to hook up on forward passes, catching even the most cunning of defenders.
But he’s also not afraid to sit deeply and do the hard work when he needs it. Second WhoScored.com, Van de Beek averages two tackles per game in the Eredivisie – fourth-highest in Ajax’s squad – and can lend a hand in a more defensive role when needed.
Even compatriot and former Ajax assistant coach Dennis Bergkamp had labeled him as a special talent at a young age.
In quotation marks reported by Daily mail, Frank de Boer, under whom Bergkamp worked at the club, recalls: “Dennis began to talk enthusiastically about a talent in his youth team. He was a guy who reminded Dennis of himself at that age. That was the signal for me. to keep an eye on that boy. That was Donny. “
“Sancho remains the main focus, but next summer?”
James Cooper of Sky Sports News:
“Personal conditions shouldn’t be a problem for Van de Beek – he wants to come and medical examinations could take place on Thursday, before he plays for the Netherlands against Poland on Friday night.
“Manchester United have moved quickly on this point: they wanted to involve a midfielder to strengthen their options and not just rely on Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes; it will likely be a rotation policy – three players for two positions.
“Bringing Van de Beek when other clubs have been busy will take some of the heat out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ed Woodward, but Jadon Sancho remains their # 1 goal this summer. I think it will go on and on, though; I don’t know I don’t see Man Utd writing a check for £ 100 million, so it’s going to be a complex business to do.
“There is a feeling that Sancho wants to come to Manchester United so there is the will there; United will continue to push but will also try to achieve what they want elsewhere, which is a central defender to put pressure on Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly and be a potential first team starter.
“They have the finances for Sancho, but that’s if they think the environment is right. There is a chance, even if no one says it publicly, that he could go to next summer.”
It’s not the end of United’s summer business
Kaveh Solhekol of Sky Sports News at the Transfer Show:
1:13 Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol says any potential Manchester United move for RB Leipzig center-back Dayot Upamecano will be ‘very difficult’ to complete this summer
“Manchester United will not stop with Donny van de Beek. Jadon Sancho is their number one goal, there hasn’t been any movement on that yet, they haven’t done a bit for him yet.
“There is an interesting development on Dayot Upamecano, one of the best young central defenders in the world, one of our colleagues, ESPN’s Mark Ogden, said today that United is interested in signing him. He recently signed an extension with the RB. Leipzig, but that has a release clause that will come into effect next summer for around £ 40m.
“My idea was that he would move to Bayern Munich next summer, but of course there is nothing to stop clubs like United from trying to sign him this summer.”
‘Bergkamp helped sell Premier League to Van de Beek’
1:00 De Telegraaf reporter Marcel van der Kraan says Donny van de Beek had a number of clubs chasing him
De Telegraaf reporter Marcel van der Kraan joined The Transfer Show on Sky Sports News on Monday to explain how former Arsenal star Dennis Bergkamp played a surprising role in convincing Van de Beek to join United.
The 23-year-old is dating Bergkamp’s daughter Estelle, and Van der Kraan believes the Dutch legend played a key role in selling Van de Beek to the credit of playing in the Premier League, instead of waiting for potential moves for the giants of the league. Liga Real. Madrid and Barcelona materialize.
“Twelve months ago there was an agreement with Real Madrid. They were absolutely sure they wanted it. The Covid situation has changed it,” Van der Kraan said. Sky Sports News.
“Then there was Barcelona until this weekend. Ronald Koeman is a big fan of his but he didn’t have the money to sign him.
“The player could have waited and been sure of a move [to Barcelona] but let’s take a look at who was in the background here.
“Dennis Bergkamp, the former Arsenal number 10, is his father-in-law these days and I’m sure Donny Van De Beek knocked on his door and said ‘look, where do you advise me to go?’
“I think Dennis said ‘look, the Premier League is where you want to be.’ Dennis was not doing well in Italy when he was with Inter Milan. When he arrived in England, that was heaven for him in his football career.
“I’m sure that advice was vital for Donny van de Beek.”
‘Ole is trying to build a team to challenge on multiple fronts’
1:01 Van de Beek joining Man Utd will be a fantastic move for both the player and the club, says their former goalkeeper Mark Bosnich
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes the deal would be a “fantastic move” for both the player and the club, and says United must continue to deepen their squad.
“Those who have seen the player during his time in the Netherlands have seen the progress he has made. I think the way Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) wants to move forward is going to work out really, really well,” said Bosnich.
“I think he will play most of the time.
“It can be said that Ole is trying to build a team that will be enough to challenge on multiple fronts, not just for a particular competition.
“He knows from his own experience when I’m at the club when the highs won, they had four forwards: him, Teddy Sheringham, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke. It’s very important to make sure you have support in every position.”
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