Pundit issues emphatic Donny van de Beek claim after Man United source’s update
Donny van de Beek can save his Man United career under Erik ten Hag but it will be his final chance.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the midfielder’s future.
As revealed by Football Insider on 11 April, Man United are set to trigger Ten Hag’s £1.7million release clause at Ajax to make him their new manager.
A Man United source told this site they expect the Dutchman to accept their offer to take charge.
Van de Beek, 24, joined Everton on loan in January after failing to nail down a permanent role in the Man United side.
The midfielder was a key player at Ten Hag’s Ajax between 2017 and 2020 and, as such, Kenny claims he will be given a final chance to impress next season.
“If Ten Hag does come in then this is his last chance,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“He’s got to start producing at Manchester United in the same way he used to do at Ajax.
“We all know how good he is. He’s done ok at Everton but maybe not as good as some people thought.
“You would think Pogba will leave Man United as well so it would make sense for him to be part of pre-season.
“He’s a great player and as I say, we know how good he is, it’s just about how much he wants to make it at Man United.”
Van de Beek made 110 appearances for Ten Hag’s Ajax.
He scored 32 goals and provided 29 assists in those outings.
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