Man Utd could HIJACK Donny van de Beek with Real Madrid hesitating, reveals Ajax legend Ronald de Boer
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MANCHESTER UNITED are well placed to hijack Real Madrid's move for Donny van de Beek, according to Ajax legend Ronald de Boer.
The former attacking midfielder, 50, believes his countryman will leave the Dutch giants before long, such is the allure of Europe's biggest clubs.
However van de Beek's highly anticipated move to Real Madrid may not be progressing as fast as he might like.
And any Madrid hesitancy could, as de Boer sees it, open the door for United.
The Dutchman, now a coach at Ajax, told FOX Sports: "When you hear these clubs go by, I know your heart beats faster. Maybe this train won't pass by him anymore.
"If Real Madrid again decide not to push for Donny, then I can understand it if he decides to go to Manchester United instead.
"On the one hand, I understand that Real Madrid are hesitating a bit.
"Another club could think, 'Hey, an interesting player, maybe we can get him for a little less'.
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"For example, Manchester United."
Los Blancos have reportedly rated the 23-year-old at £49million ahead of the summer transfer window - whereas the Red Devils could bid as little as £36m.
Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has admitted that his old club are rivalling Real for the midfielder.
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And there is more than enough space for van de Beek in the United dressing room, according to de Boer, who believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could replace Paul Pogba with the Ajax ace.
He added: "Solskjaer has indicated that he wants to go in a new direction and wants players who are humble, whose heart is with the club, a team player.
"I think he is tired of the Pogbas running around. He wants players like Donny van de Beek."