After a torrid debut campaign, you would not blame Donny van de Beek for wanting to start afresh. The Dutchman's £40million arrival from Ajax last summer left Manchester United fans salivating over the prospect of Van de Beek - one of Europe's most coveted talents - linking up with talisman Bruno Fernandes. The Frenchman gave his own advice to the adviser, namely, to 'shut his mouth', before claiming United 'do not need' the Dutchman. 'But the midfield of Manchester United is too stacked, they've not had any injuries. Now is the time for the Dutchman to seize the spot many United fans had expected would be his 12 months ago.

Source: Daily Mail July 24, 2021 12:00 UTC