Everton, Manchester United agree deal for Donny van de Beek

Van de Beek has never been able to hold down a regular place in United’s first team since his move from Ajax in 2020.

Donny van de Beek; Credit: Twitter/@Donny_beek6
By Sreejith C R | Jan 30, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

According to The Guardian, Everton have an agreement in place to take Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan as potentially the first signing of the Frank Lampard era, with the Dutchman due to decide whether he prefers a move to Goodison Park or Crystal Palace. Everton are ready to pay Van de Beek’s full salary until the end of the season after he was identified by Lampard, who is expected to officially take charge of the Toffees on Sunday. Van de Beek has never been able to hold down a regular place in United’s first team since his move from Ajax in 2020 for EUR 39 million.

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He recently made his 50th appearance for the Red Devils but has only amassed 1,836 minutes giving an average of just 35.72 minutes per game. He was brought to Old Trafford by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the midfielder failed to establish himself in United’s midfield. And then, he also couldn’t get regular game time under new boss Ralf Rangnick. 

Although he is short of game-time, the 24-year-old midfielder is still a highly sort after midfielder in the transfer market. Apart from Everton, Patrick Viera’s Crystal palace are also in pursuit for his signature. Everton is desperate to bring in a quality midfielder before Monday night’s transfer deadline as Abdoulaye Doucoure, Tom Davies and Fabian Delph are sidelined with injuries. 

With Anthony Martial and Amad Diallo already having left on loan and Phil Jones close to making a loan move to Bordeaux, the January transfer window is set to see United’s first team squad trimmed significantly.

Martial had earlier joined Spanish club Sevilla on loan. The Frenchman will spend the rest of the season with the Spanish club, hoping that the move will allow him to play regularly for the first squad. He will also hope that his move to La Liga would provide him with the opportunity to recapture his best form,





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