 Manchester United are seeking around £25million to sell Donny van de Beek after opening talks with Real Sociedad for the Dutchman. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy The Netherlands playmaker joined United in 2020 from Ajax in a deal worth around £35m. However, the midfielder's struggled to make his mark at Old Trafford and he spent the bulk of last season on the sidelines with a knee injury. Erik ten Hag has already signed Mason Mount this summer, which has pushed Van de Beek further down the pecking order. The Dutchman is looking to add Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat to his squad but he must first find a buyer for Van de Beek. United want £25m for the Dutchman (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) The 26-year-old wants regular first team football after a disastrous three years at the Theatre of Dreams and he's open to a move to La Liga. United have opened talks with Sociedad over a deal for Van de Beek but the Daily Mail report that the Red Devils are seeking £25m to let him go. This would seem an ambitious asking price, though it may have been set as a means to obtaining a fee of around £15m-£20m. Once Van de Beek and Fred depart, United will look to submit a bid of around £25m for Amrabat. MORE : Liverpool make move for Fluminense and Brazil midfielder Andre For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.){kind=link}
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Manchester United are seeking around £25million to sell Donny van de Beek after opening talks with Real Sociedad for the Dutchman.
Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis
The Netherlands playmaker joined United in 2020 from Ajax in a deal worth around £35m.
However, the midfielder’s struggled to make his mark at Old Trafford and he spent the bulk of last season on the sidelines with a knee injury.