Following weeks of frustration for Manchester United fans, the Red Devils finally look close to confirming their first 2020/21 signing, having reportedly agreed terms with a 23-year-old star midfielder.
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The 20-time English champions are said to be nearing an official announcement of their first acquisition for the upcoming campaign, after reportedly reaching an agreement with Ajax Amsterdam over the sale of Donny van de Beek.
It was reported on Saturday that the Dutchman had informed his teammates he was on his way to United, despite being heavily linked with Ronald Koeman's FC Barcelona too.
Van de Beek was left out of Ajax's friendly match on the weekend, after which manager Erik ten Hag admitted the player was allowed time away from the pitch to sort out his future.
Now, Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that all terms between Ajax and United have been agreed, and that the player will undergo a medical at the club this week.
Van de Beek to Man United, here we go! Man Utd tonight as expected have sent their official bid and Ajax just accepted without any negotiation. Agreement reached for €40m + add ons. Paperworks and medicals on next week. ?? #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020
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The player broke into the Dutch giants' senior side in 2016, and has represented the club on 175 occasions since, contributing to 75 goals along the way.
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Van de Beek has been used predominantly as a central midfielder at Ajax, but has been used in a more advanced midfield role too.
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