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Manchester United transfer news: Donny van de Beek ready to force Old Trafford exit

Donny van de Beek
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Donny van de Beek is ready to quit Manchester United after a frustrating 18 months at the club, according to reports.

The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2020 in a deal worth £35.7m.

Van de Beek featured in exactly half of United's Premier League games last term, but only four of those appearances were starts.

He has played for just five minutes in the league so far this season despite United's struggles.

"There was a lot of interest from Italy, Germany, England, so that looked good," Guido Albers told Voetbal International.

"But you need the co-operation of the club, and it looked like they would, but ultimately they didn't. 

"Disappointed, but also assuring for him, so that he will get his chance, and will get his minutes, but this will become clear in due time. 

"He's been promised that before, but we came to a clear agreement about this with the club, so we have all faith that it will happen now."

Van de Beek's lack of minutes since those comments mean he is ready to force through a move in January.

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