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Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils blocked Donny van de Beek exit

Donny van de Beek
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Manchester United blocked a deadline-day exit for Donny van de Beek, according to the player's agent.

Van de Beek has had a disappointing time at Old Trafford since his move from Ajax in August of last year.

The Netherlands international has barely featured for United despite the fact the club paid £35m to sign him.

"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. 

Asked whether his client is dissatisfied with the situation, Albers added: "I won't say. But everybody who knows Donny knows he loves the game and he wants to be on the pitch every week. 

"So from this answer, you can probably tell what he wanted most."

Rafael Benitez wanted to take Van de Beek on loan for the 2021/22 campaign but the Toffees' approach was knocked back by United.

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