Manchester United have reportedly agreed on a loan offer from Ligue 1 side Lorient for Donny van de Beek, but the player remains undecided.
According to GFFN, Lorient have reportedly seen an offer to take Donny van de Beek, but the move has its complexities. Manchester United are open to letting the £36 million playmaker leave the club to find opportunities elsewhere, but he may not choose to join the French outfit.
Donny van de Beek has taken a massive nosedive since joining Manchester United. In the two years since the £36 million playmaker joined from Ajax, either a loss of form or injury troubles have kept him out of the teamsheet.
He also endured a terrible loan spell during his time at Manchester United, but nothing seemed to have helped him improve his form. The Red Devils no longer consider Van de Beek to have a future at the club and are happy to get rid of him, as his options also include former side Ajax.
They are even open to a loan deal and were talking to Real Sociedad about a possible deal for the Dutchman. There were also reports linking him to Genoa, but now GFFN suggests Manchester United have accepted a loan offer from Ligue 1 side Lorient.
Donny van de Beek now still assessing options for next move. He’s expected to leave as many clubs show interest but he never negotiated with Lorient or Genoa. 🚨🔴🇳🇱 #MUFC
Man United rejected final approach from Real Sociedad for Donny.
🇲🇦 Amrabat keeps waiting for United. pic.twitter.com/Ss5JDMr3mE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2023
It shows that Manchester United are open to getting rid of the £36 million playmaker as soon as possible, but there are doubts whether Van de Beek wants the move. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the Red Devils had rejected Sociedad’s approach, but the Dutchman has not spoken with Lorient or Genoa.
Hence, any move to Lorient may not happen after all, even if the reports of Manchester United accepting an offer are accurate. The Red Devils want to create space in their squad for new additions, as they have already opened talks with Fiorentina for Sofyan Amrabat.
Van de Beek could now evaluate further offers for him, as he might not join Lorient or Genoa. He may see a move to the French side as a step down from his current atmosphere and even look to fight for his place if he cannot move in this window.
Some other clubs, even from England, could make a late dash to sign the Dutchman on loan, and he might even move.
