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Donny van de Beek | van de Beek's father: "[Moving to United] a dream come true."
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I think VDB's arrival most likely means Fred is being displaced.
Central midfielder, all-action, leaning offensive.
For all of Fred's enthusiasm and dynamism, the volatility in his technique means he's a fairly unreliable passer at timers, and his strategic positioning is lacking at times. I'm still concerned we need a Matic understudy/replacement more than another CM, which is appreciated.
DM/RW is still our biggest problems, so this transfer seems more opportunistic than anything.
Central midfielder, all-action, leaning offensive.
For all of Fred's enthusiasm and dynamism, the volatility in his technique means he's a fairly unreliable passer at timers, and his strategic positioning is lacking at times. I'm still concerned we need a Matic understudy/replacement more than another CM, which is appreciated.
DM/RW is still our biggest problems, so this transfer seems more opportunistic than anything.
Yes!!
It’s happening. Pants unzip lads
Yeah because 90% of the Cafe haven't had their pants around their ankles for the last 6/8 hours
NOS is the Holland version of BBC, this is on like Donkey Kong
They're the largest news source in Holland apparently and broke Ziyech to Chelsea first earlier this year.
They say the transfer will be completed soon
All Time Dutch United 11:
Edwin van der Sar
Tim Fosu-Menza Jaap Stam Daley Blind Nicky Buttner
Arnold Mühren Ray van der Gouw*
Jordi Cruyff Memphis Depay
Ruud van Nistelrooij Robin van Persie
Quite a nice eleven, could probably win the Europa League with this team, for all it’s defensive deficits.
* Donny van de Beek if he joins
Most have even forgotten Butt's song judging on the excitement for the "Van De Beek song that Ajax fans have made up" comments a few pages back.
Welcome The Don
He is a fighter guys, the way he made it to the top level in Holland is no mean feat for all the hurdles he faced in his early life.
I read a story about him somewhere and it was very inspiring, We need players and characters like this
I read a story about him somewhere and it was very inspiring, We need players and characters like this
Not necessarily as squad depth is important more so in positions players are most likely to pick up knocks. And I think if Ole is thinking of moving him on he'll give him a game or three at left-back first.
40 goals over the last 3 seasons from midfield!
So we still ain’t put a bid in. The longer this goes on I get the feeling another club will come in....
He is well equipped to cover Pogba/Bruno as far as I know but if we come across stubborn teams who are difficult to break down, then we can play VDB, Pogba, Bruno midfield
Cocks out.
First signing in coming
First signing in coming
My short-term memory is fecked, was gonna click on that link, but then forgot to. A few pages back was it?
Romano milking this a bit as he clearly isn't the frontrunner on this transfer
Hang on - the media are all over us signing him...relax.
Worry not, this one’s feeling right and will be a good signing for us if true.
Who actually called this first? Would be interesting to know.
Don't worry mate, we'll get this one done, the media have gone all in on us being his preferred choice
It was just a video of Ajax fans singing the Nicky Butt song with Van De Beek's name being greeted as some feat of originality.
I would be happy with this signing, Grealish was my first choice but its clear Villa want too much money. €40 would be good business.
Bargain.
Oh right, i'm still trying to find it!
Mike Verweij - De Telegraaf
NOS are like the BBC of the Netherlands. So I'd say they are reliable.
The longer this goes on?It only came to light yesterday
Cheers
His name was Nicky Buttner
Massive cock apparently, but massive contribution?
Like having a goalie in midfield for now?
Yea, I thought, with thjree strikers and a number 10, you’ll need an extra GK in midfield for defensive balance ... besides, I could only remember 11 Dutch playing for us.
For those wondering why we are spending money on a player who is not a guaranteed starter....I completely agree with the sentiment that we should be looking to bring players in who would get into our first eleven and then demote one of the existing eleven to the bench which would in effect give us strength in depth.
However, the situation with VDB is slightly different. He is coming in to give us depth in Pogba and Bruno’s position. It is clearly a position we needed a player because the backup for those positions is a massive drop off a cliff in standard.
If we were to bring in a player to displace Pogba and Bruno from the first eleven then it would have to be a tier 1 player of the likes of De Bruyne. That was never going to happen and would be far too high cost to improve an area which doesn’t need massive improvement. Bruno and Pogba being two of our strongest players, VDB is a brilliant signing and value for money.
He gives us strong depth and the difference if Pogba and/or Bruno are unavailable will not be significant enough to affect our performances. He could very well demote one of those two to the bench for periods of the season if their form drops. He can certainly provide good competition for their places.
No doubt we need strength in other positions such as RW and CB but I don’t think we are doing deals in order of priority. I’m still of the belief Sancho will arrive even if he’s dragged through the door on the final day of the window. And we will eventually find a young talented centre back.
However, the situation with VDB is slightly different. He is coming in to give us depth in Pogba and Bruno’s position. It is clearly a position we needed a player because the backup for those positions is a massive drop off a cliff in standard.
If we were to bring in a player to displace Pogba and Bruno from the first eleven then it would have to be a tier 1 player of the likes of De Bruyne. That was never going to happen and would be far too high cost to improve an area which doesn’t need massive improvement. Bruno and Pogba being two of our strongest players, VDB is a brilliant signing and value for money.
He gives us strong depth and the difference if Pogba and/or Bruno are unavailable will not be significant enough to affect our performances. He could very well demote one of those two to the bench for periods of the season if their form drops. He can certainly provide good competition for their places.
No doubt we need strength in other positions such as RW and CB but I don’t think we are doing deals in order of priority. I’m still of the belief Sancho will arrive even if he’s dragged through the door on the final day of the window. And we will eventually find a young talented centre back.
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