Man Utd outcast Donny van de Beek sensationally offers himself to Barcelona as potential Gavi replacement - despite Juventus negotiating loan transfer

Posted Wednesday, December 06, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek has sensationally offered himself to Barcelona as potential cover for the injured Gavi.

Dutch midfielder struggling for game time
Endured a testing spell at Old Trafford
Likely to be on the move in January window

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Liga giants are exploring their options heading towards the January transfer window. The intention at Camp Nou is to bring in another midfielder that can help to bolster Xavi’s ranks while teen sensation Gavi recovers from a season-ending ACL injury.

Man Utd outcast Donny van de Beek sensationally offers himself to Barcelona as potential Gavi replacement - despite Juventus negotiating loan transfer

THE BIGGER PICTURE

A loan deal could be done in the winter window and, according to SPORT, Van de Beek is ready to answer the call in Catalunya. The Netherlands international midfielder has played just 21 minutes of football for United this season through two substitute appearances in Carabao Cup and Premier League competition.

DID YOU KNOW?

Van de Beek has struggled to make an impact since moving to Old Trafford from Ajax in 2020 and desperately needs a new challenge in order to get his faltering career back on track. He has already spent time on loan at Everton amid struggles for game time in Manchester and has made Barca aware that he would jump at the chance to join their cause.

WHAT NEXT FOR VAN DE BEEK?

Van de Beek is, however, already being lined up for a move to Serie A giants Juventus. Talks are said to be taking place there regarding a six-month loan in Turin, but the 26-year-old could shun interest from the Bianconeri were Barcelona to decide that he could slot into their squad alongside fellow countryman and former Ajax team-mate Frenkie de Jong.