Donny van de Beek has been left out of Ajax’s squad as his exit appears likely.

 

Manchester United fans have been desperate for a transfer to be announced from weeks now, especially after the prolonged debacle that was the Jadon Sancho saga.

 

 

 

In recent days, Ajax’s Donny van de Beek emerged on to the club’s radar, which was also the case for several top European names.

 

However, exciting developments on Saturday prompted a flurry of activity about the player’s future.

 

Van de Beek was left out Ajax’s squad during their club-friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.

 

When quizzed about the midfielder’s omission, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag provided the following explanation: There have been some developments that made us decide us to keep him out of today’s squad. We will see what happens. We’ll make an announcement as soon as there’s some clarity.

 

 

 

The developments in question could come from two prominent clubs for the 23-year-old who has largely been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona so far.

 

However, a separate quote from journalist Gerard Romero goes on to suggest that van de Beek is not a target for the Camp Nou outfit. This would certainly give a big boost to United fans who are hopeful. In that regard, another reliable source on Barcelona has also indicated that Old Trafford is indeed the player’s destination.

 

The Dutchman, who is a product of Ajax’s famed youth academy, to be worth around £49 million.

 

 

The player would be a good fit at Old Trafford and could prove to be exceptionally valuable for Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company by virtue of his playmaking skills. On top of that, he is also a prolific goalscorer and that could all add up to give Bruno Fernandes much-needed competition and act as a back-up.

The national selections of Germany and Spain will meet on Thursday at Mercedes Benz Arena in Stuttgart for a game of the new edition of UEFA’s Nations League. Both teams are placed in group 4 alongside with Switzerland and Ukraine.

Germany vs Spain Head to Head

Last game between the nations: 23.03.2018 Friendly International: Germany – Spain 1:1; Thomas Muller 35’; Rodrigo 6’

Last game on German soil: 23.03.2018 Friendly International: Germany – Spain 1:1; Thomas Muller 35’; Rodrigo 6’

Worth mentioning: The last meeting between the national teams of Germany and Spain was a friendly, played back in 2018 and finished in 1:1 stalemate. None of the sides have managed to score more than a goal in any of the previous four Head-to-head clashes, with each of the previous three ending in slender 0:1 wins for the visiting sides. Only one of the last five matches featured over 3 goals, while two witnessed goals at both ends.

Germany vs Spain Stats

Last game Germany: 19.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Germany – Northern Ireland 6:1; Serge Gnabry 19’, 47’, 60’, Leon Goretzka 43’, 73’, Julian Brandt 90’; Michael Smith 7’

Next game Germany: 06.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Switzerland – Germany

Last game Spain: 18.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Spain – Romania 5:0; Fabian Ruiz 8’, Gerard Moreno 33’, 43’, Adrian Rus 45’(own goal), Mikel Oyarzabal 90’

Next game Spain: 06.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Spain – Ukraine

Worth mentioning: Germany trashed Northern Ireland with 6:1 in the team’s last outing, back in November 2019. Bayern Munich teammates Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka were responsible for five of the goals, with Gnabry grabbing a hattrick on the night. Germany are on a run of three consecutive victories, and unbeaten in five games. 

Just three of their last eleven encounters ended in wins for the sides listed as hosts. All but one of the German national team last five meetings produnced over 3 goals, while two saw both involved sides to score.

Spain recorded a comprehensive 5:0 victory against Romania in their last game in the previous window for the national sides in November 2019. The Spaniards are on a two match winning streak with a combined goal difference of 12:0 and undefeated in the last eleven encounters. 

The nation’s last two defeats coincides with the last two occasions when Sergio Ramos and Co. conceded more than once. Three of Spain’s last five meetings resulted in over 3 goals, as two witnessed goals at both ends.

Germany vs Spain News

Missing players Germany: No reports of injuries or suspensions.

Missing players Spain: No reports of injuries or suspensions.