Loads of Man United fans make transfer decision on Donny van de Beek and Jack Grealish

Posted Jun 8 2020, 14:43 by Ben Parsons

DOETINCHEM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 15: Donny van de Beek of Ajax in action during the Eredivisie match between De Graafschap and Ajax at Stadion De Vijverberg on May 15, 2019 in Doetinchem, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Manchester United fans are split in their opinion over whether the club should sign Donny van de Beek or Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window.

It has emerged that United have recently renewed their interest in Ajax midfielder Van de Beek after previously trying to sign him last August.

The Times report that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees the 23-year-old as a dynamic, versatile midfielder that fits his recruitment profile.

Van de Beek has a deal agreed with Real Madrid, but the move is now in doubt due to the financial crisis La Liga is facing due to the coronavirus pandemic and United could hijack the transfer.

Aston Villa captain Grealish, meanwhile, has been his boyhood club’s talisman in their Premier League survival bid but is largely expected to leave this summer to further his career.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Grealish remains high on Solskjaer’s list of transfer priorities.

Like Van de Beek, Grealish is a young midfielder who can adapt to play in a number of positions. Given their obvious similarities, we would be surprised if United attempted to sign both players in the coming months.

On Monday morning we asked our followers on Twitter who the club should opt for this summer, and the results were surprisingly split.

We believe Van de Beek would be the better signing due to his Champions League pedigree, movement off the ball and the options he offers Solskjaer due to his ability to play in the number 6, 8, or 10 position.