Manchester United fans are getting very excited over the imminent arrival of Donny van de Beek.The Ajax midfielder is nearing a £40 million move to Old Trafford, becoming United’s first signing of the transfer window.There are some questions over the need for a new midfielder given the presence of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Fred, Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay, but there’s no doubting that Van de Beek will bring more quality to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.The 23-year-old played a major role in Ajax’s run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019 and is now getting the move he deserves.A Netherlands internationals, Van de Beek courted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Indeed, he came close to joining Real Madrid before the coronavirus pandemic.
Solskjaer is a huge admirer of the versatile midfielder, having been to watch him play on numerous occasions.
But according to talkSPORT pundit Michael Gray, United supporters should pump the breaks on their excitement surrounding Van de Beek.
Former Sunderland player Gray believes Man United’s new signing won’t move the club forward and will be a squad player in Solskjaer’s side.
Gray even thinks Van de Beek will be behind McTominay in the pecking order.
“Is he Man United moving forward? I personally don’t think he is,” Gray said on the radio station.
“Because I think McTominay is going to be there for the next five, six years, maybe even longer than that.
That’s where football is right now. You’re buying a squad player for £40m.
Unsurprisingly, Gray’s comments didn't go down well with Man United fans...
