Real Madrid have now dropped their interest in Paul Pogba and are on the verge of signing Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
According to Marca, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Van de Beek over a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. But the report also says that Madrid’s move for Van de Beek would not close the door for Pogba.
Pogba himself is open to joining Real Madrid, but Manchester United will not compromise on their €180m asking price for the midfielder. The price tag has put Real Madrid off, who are now set to sign the 22-year-old Netherlands international.
Donny van de Beek told FOX Sports: “Of course I hear stuff like that from time to time. It’s always good to hear, right? But in fact the situation is still the same, even though the media keep telling new stories.
Of course there is interest, but people tend to go way too fast.”
On reportedly being a back-up option in case Madrid miss out on Pogba, he said: “I haven’t heard it being said that way, but it could be. You shouldn’t believe everything you read. There’s always a lot of nonsense. I don’t have to tell you what is true and what isn’t.
I’m focusing on [the match against Vitesse on] Saturday and the rest is up to you guys.”
Ajax coach Ten Hag acknowledged it will be difficult to hold on to Van de Beek if Real Madrid step up their interest. He said: “Of course we don’t want to lose him, so he have to do all we can to keep him here. But when clubs like that come around the corner, it will be very tough.
We did very well last year, so you know players will be wanted. We’re a small football country. It’s just how it works. How important is Donny for us? That’s obvious. He had a mega development. He is extremely important.”
Real Madrid are said to have been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old all summer after the starring role he played in Ajax’s run to the Champions League semi-finals last season and winning the Dutch League.
Van De Beek could be available for as little as €50-60m. He doesn’t quite have the star quality of Pogba just yet, but Van de Beek looks a very tidy player who could well be the final piece of the puzzle for Zidane at the end of what has been a very exciting summer of transfer business.
According to widespread reports, Donny van de Beek – who will sign a five or six-year deal – is reportedly set to join Real Madrid for €50m which presents impressive value.
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