Real Madrid move for Ajax’s Donny van de Beek

Real Madrid have identified Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as an alternative to signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United, say Marca.

The 22-year-old Dutch international netted 17 goals last season, including the only goal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Tottenham.

Van de Beek is said to be valued between €60m-70m by the Dutch champions – which is approximately €100m less than Pogba, who United are said to be extremely reluctant to sell.

The Dutch giants were involved in late heartbreak in that tie as they were eliminated on away goals after the tie ended 3-3 on aggregate, with many members of the squad now tipped to depart.

Van de Beek’s teammate Frenkie de Jong has already agreed an €86m switch to Barcelona this summer while defender and club captain Matthijs de Ligt has also been linked.

The central midfielder has spent the entirety of his professional career at the Amsterdam-based giants and has won international recognition for the Netherlands.

Madrid have spent over €300m in transfer fees already this summer with Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao among the arrivals.

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