Manchester United are ready to give up on Donny van de Beek
Donny van de Beek arrived at Manchester United with massive expectations. He’s set to leave Old Trafford after one underwhelming campaign.
The future of Manchester United’s midfield is squarely in flux this summer. Paul Pogba’s contract situation might be dominating the headlines at Old Trafford, but Donny van de Beek’s future is also very much up in the air. The club are more than happy to let the former Ajax star leave if they receive a suitable offer this summer.
According to fcinternews, Inter Milan hold a great deal of interest in the 24-year-old star but lack the transfer funds to secure a permanent move. Instead, the Italian giants will only be a factor for van de Beek if United agree to let him leave on loan.
The more interesting aspect of the report comes in the realization that the player and his representatives would prefer for van de Beek to stay in the Premier League. A host of clubs in England’s top-flight could be interested in his services now that United have intimated they’re ready to let him depart if they receive the right offer.
Is this a mistake for Manchester United?
There’s no argument to be made that van de Beek’s first season with United was anything more than underwhelming. He struggled to adjust to the pace of the Premier League. He did make 19 appearances for the club, but 15 were from the substitute’s bench.
Last year’s struggles don’t rule out the possibility that he can right the ship. He’s a supreme talent who was a legitimate superstar for Ajax both in the league and in European competition. He lacks the size and elite athleticism to become dominant in the Premier League, but his skill with the ball at his feet gives him a chance to become an above-average starter for a Champions League side.
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That puts van de Beek right on the edge for United. They should be open to listening to offers for him this summer, but they certainly shouldn’t let him go on a cut-rate deal. The club shouldn’t expect to turn a profit on the reported £39 million they paid for him, but accepting anything less than £30 million in this market would be a costly mistake for United.