Manchester United: Fans blast links with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek

According to a report from ESPN, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘considering’ a move for Ajax attacking midfielder Donny van de Beek – with the Red Devils boss reportedly keen to land January reinforcements ahead of their bid to qualify for a Champions League place.

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He was integral to Ajax’s surprising run to the semi-finals of the competition last season, before being dramatically knocked out by Spurs, has continued his form for the Dutch champions this campaign also – with United reportedly keeping a close eye on his progress.

Reportedly in search of a new attacking midfielder, United could secure a superior alternative to the likes of Fred and Jesse Lingard, even though both players are currently averaging a better pass success rate than the Dutchman’s 83% in the Eredivisie.

Despite his lesser passing stats, van de Beek wildly beats the Red Devils’ current crop of midfielders in terms of goals and assists – racking up six strikes and assisting four others in the league compared to Fred and Lingard’s none.

However, given the amount of rumours flying around during the window, United supporters have appeared to adopt a cynical scepticism when it comes to this report.

Here’s how they blasted the rumour on Twitter.

Just pure lies all the time it’s pathetic after every defeat the briefs come out about players

— Steven Russell (@StevieRuss34) January 8, 2020

He should move for him and not consider

— ʒLia (@ElijaBrown) January 8, 2020

Every day it’s a new player but zero progress. This club is done

— UtdMaestro (@UtdMaestro) January 8, 2020

Not again 😞 pic.twitter.com/L6H3flSDLQ

— Smash B 👊 (@T_smasha) January 8, 2020

Considering until 31/01 then we’ll hear it was too late and then he signs a new contract. All this enquires, looking at and considering implies it’s all lies or we don’t actually know who we want!

— Jamie Townley (@Mr_Jay_T_) January 8, 2020