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Manchester United's first bit of business for the January transfer window has been confirmed already, with the Red Devils keen to strengthen this winter.
Sunday saw Liverpool hold a depleted Manchester United team to a drab 0-0 draw, with manager Erik ten Hag unable to affect the game as he would have perhaps wished due to the ever-growing list of injuries and suspensions at Old Trafford.
United have suffered more than most with absence this term but January presents an opportunity to rejuvenate the squad – with one star's future already confirmed now.
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Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has tweeted exclusive confirmed news that Donny van de Beek will depart on loan next month in order to find first-team football.
"Van de Beek will complete medical tests as new Eintracht [Frankfurt] player in the next 24 hours," Romano said. "Loan deal will be signed this week.
"The buy option clause will be there as revealed on Friday; it's not mandatory, worth €11 million fixed plus €4m add-ons."
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The Dutchman joined Manchester United in 2020 but has managed just 62 appearances in four years, unable to oust Bruno Fernandes from the side on a regular basis.
Van de Beek is valued at €10m by Transfermarkt.
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