Date published: Sunday 30th August 2020 9:45
Man Utd are closing in on the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, the PA news agency understands.
The 23-year-old helped the Amsterdam side reach last year’s Champions League semi-finals and has been linked with a variety of high-profile moves.
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag said there had been developments regarding Van de Beek’s future after the player was conspicuous by his absence from the squad for Saturday’s friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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It is understood Man Utd have since made progress and are close to agreeing terms with both club and player, although other reports claim a fee has already been agreed for around £40m.
Van de Beek would be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing of the summer.
Man United have agreed a fee with Ajax for Donny van de Beek. Agreement is around £40m. Personal terms and a medical to follow but United now confident it will get done.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) August 30, 2020