Man Utd battle with Real Madrid for Ajax star Donny van de Beek

Red Devils also face stiff competition for Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic

Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring a goal for Ajax in the Champions League
Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring a goal for Ajax in the Champions League 
(Image credit: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images)

There’s a “transfer twist” in the tussle to sign Donny van de Beek with reports that Manchester United are set for a “battle” with Real Madrid.

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