Donny van de Beek is planning to refuse potential transfer opportunities from all over the continent in order to keep his place at Manchester United.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Van de Beek will ignore proposals from Germany, Spain, and Italy to remain at United this season.
The 24-year-old had a debut campaign to forget after he was signed from Ajax last summer.
He started just four Premier League games all term and only managed one goal in 36 appearances.
His fortunes failed even further during the summer, as he missed out on the European Championships due to a groin injury.
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Now seemingly fully recovered, Van de Beek is prepared to put all his past misgivings behind him and turn a new page at United.
MEN report that sources close to the player say he is ‘fit, fresh and ready for the challenge’.
Along with Anthony Martial, the midfielder is back at Carrington to train with medical and fitness staff before joining the squad for pre-season next week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can have a long, hard look at the Dutchman before all the other internationals reconvene.
Fitting Van de Beek regularly into a formation was one of the manager’s biggest headaches in 2020/21.
However, MEN claim that the Red Devils are planning on reshuffling their midfield, which could offer more opportunities for the former Ajax star.
Solskjaer typically fielded a 4-2-3-1 system but may switch to a 4-3-3, giving license to two more creative individuals rather than a pair of holders.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will certainly try to lay claim to these spots, whilst Scott McTominay has shown his eye for goal.
These are the obstacles that await Van de Beek, one he must be prepared to overcome.
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