The Gunners made an approach for the RB Leipzig defender over the summer as Unai Emery looked to bolster his back line. {"id":"8680869","channel":"/sport","pageUrl":"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8680869/Transfer-news-LIVE-latest-Manchester-United-agree-40m-fee-Donny-van-Beek.html","status":"running","greenBox":{"body":""},"modifiedOrder":1}Manchester United love going Dutch, and are happily forking out £40m for Donny van de Beek. Sign up to FREE email alerts from Football London - Arsenal Subscribe. After attracting the attention of a number of major European clubs, including Manchester United, he joined Red Bull Salzburg in July 2015 for a reported fee of €2.2 million. Manchester United are aiming to make a move for Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano after landing Donny van de Beek, according to reports. Lionel Messi's name is once again splashed all over the Spanish front pages after LaLiga chiefs threw their backing behind Barca on Sunday evening regarding the status of his release clause. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make Dayot Upamecano his second signing of the transfer window. Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Ajax star Donny van de Beek for £40m. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group
The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The £71.6million goalkeeper appeared to be heading for the exit this summer after he was left out of the squad for the FA Cup final and a Champions League clash at Bayern Munich. Bruno Fernandes reacts as Man Utd win Donny van de Beek transfer race; Read More Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Arsenal had made an approach for the defender in the summer but saw their offer of over £50million rejected by RB LeipzigArsenal can land Dayot Upamecano for a cut-price fee next summer.The Gunners made an approach for the RB Leipzig defender over the summer as Unai Emery looked to bolster his back line.However, the bid of around £50million for Upamecano was rejected, with the Bundesliga side reportedly holding out for a figure close to his full release clause of £82million.And a fresh development means that Upamecano could again be targeted by Gunners chiefs.According to L'Equipe, Upamecano's release clause will be slashed to £53million if he does not sign a new deal before the end of this season.Upamecano, who has only made two appearances this season due to a knee injury, has established himself as one of the key defenders in the German league over the past two years.The 20-year-old joined from RB Leipzig's sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2017 for just £9million.Signing Upamecano could help to completely reinvigorate Arsenal's defence heading into the 2020/21 season.They also will have youngster William Saliba available for them, after he has returned from his season-long loan at St-Etienne.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Transfer update: The latest on Sarr, Messi, Grealish and moreGARETH SOUTHGATE DISCUSSES PHILLIPS, GREENWOOD AND FODEN ENGLAND CALL-UPSBARCELONA TRAIN WITHOUT LIONEL MESSI AS IMPENDING TRANSFER LOOMSMIKEL ARTETA REVEALS HOW HE HAS CHANGED ARSENAL'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS DEFENDINGTRANSFER UPDATE: MANCHESTER UNITED CLOSE IN ON DONNY VAN DE BEEK SIGNINGMIKEL ARTETA REVEALS HOW ARSENAL WILL ADAPT TO EXTENDED TRANSFER WINDOWThe 21-year-old attracted plenty of interest from England and abroad last season, but put any speculation surrounding his future to bed by penning a new contract.Upamecano has now committed himself to Leipzig until at least 2023, eliminating any immediate concerns the German club had of losing the centre-back for a cut-price.That didn't seem to deter United though who were said to be lining up a bid for the Frenchman, evoking a reaction from Leipzig on social media.The Bundesliga club shared their tweet from July announcing Upamecano's new contract, adding 'ICYMI' (In case you missed it).Leipzig were seemingly never in danger of losing Upamecano for nothing due to an agreement with the player and his agent, and he will no doubt command a higher fee should he move on in the near future.His stock has risen since penning a new contract following his impressive performance in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.While Arsenal have added defensive reinforcement in the form of Lille's Gabriel Magalhaes, United are still believed to be in the market for another centre-back.ESPN report that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned his attentions to strengthening other areas of his squad as a transfer involving Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho is still at a standstill.The Red Devils are on the verge of signing Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a £40million deal which would signal their first business of the summer window.As per ESPN's report, the next target was Upamecano, but United may have to wait until 2021 to land him.Upamecano's old contract is said to have included a £54m release clause.His new contract contains a similar clause for the smaller fee of £37.5m, but it does not become active until next summer.Kanye West spent $50 million on his Sunday Service in 2019'The real heroes in fight against COVID-19 are women' - Ellen Johnson SirleafRumour Has It: Messi agrees €700m City deal ahead of Barcelona meetingNewspaper adverts most effective in delivering vital COVID-19 informationLuxury brand Lancôme has a beauty deal worth €190 this SeptemberMcLaren 720S gets car shield, but does it actually work?Fans ’emphatically safer in stadium’ than watching in pubs or groups – immunology expertSheridan Smith shares plans for baby number two with fiancé Jamie HornUK broadband speeds among slowest in Europe, study findsGood Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2020Boris Johnson says newts are a drag on the UK’s economy. Dayot Upamecano. The Ivorian scored 17 goals last term.