Manchester United hold talks with Aston Villa over deal for Jack Grealish as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also monitors developments with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek
- Manchester United have held talks with Aston Villa over £80m star Jack Grealish
- Grealish remains a prime target for United after a move for Jadon Sancho stalled
- The club are also keeping a close eye on Donny van de Beek’s situation at Ajax
- The 24-year-old midfielder was left out of the squad for the friendly on Saturday
Manchester United have held talks with Aston Villa as they strive to reach an agreement on a deal for Jack Grealish and are monitoring developments with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Grealish remains a prime target for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has seen a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho stall. However, Villa will demand £80million for the 24-year-old midfielder.
Van de Beek was left out of Ajax’s squad for their friendly with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday amid speculation the club had received a bid.
Manchester United have held talks with Aston Villa over £80million rated star Jack Grealish
United are confirmed admirers and Ajax coach Erik ten Haag admitted: ‘There are indeed developments that prevent him from being in the selection. We are looking at how that will end.’
United, though, maintain they are merely monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation at this stage amid rival interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid who had put a deal in place for the £45m-rated Holland international last year.
United defender Chris Smalling, meanwhile, is due to return to training with the club on Monday. Roma maintain an interest in re-signing the 30-year-old after his impressive loan.
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United are monitoring Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek after his absence from a friendly
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The club have been unable to reinforce Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad so far in this window
Huddersfield Town took the opportunity to check on United midfielder James Garner during Saturday’s 3-3 draw between their respective U23 sides.
Huddersfield signed United goalkeeper Joel Pereira on loan for the season but are also keen on stylish 19-year-old Garner.
Meanwhile, Quinton Fortune, United’s U23 assistant coach is in discussions about joining Championship side Reading as an assistant to new boss Veljko Paunovic.