Donny van de Beek says goodbye to Manchester United! During Monday's final team training session, Donny van de Beek's team-mates put their arms around his shoulders and realised this might be the last chance to do so. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Donny van de Beek has left for Eintracht Frankfurt and has successfully passed the medical examination for the Bundesliga side, with his rent-to-own deal just away from being officially announced. According to Herewego Fabrizio Romano, Eintracht Frankfurt will sign the former talented midfielder for half a season on loan for €39 million, with a buyout clause included in the contract. Eintracht Frankfurt would have to pay a fixed transfer fee of €11 million, plus a floating clause of €4 million, if they end up making a permanent transfer. A buyout is not mandatory, meaning the United waiver will have to perform in the Bundesliga to earn a permanent signing with his new club. According to Germany**, Eintracht Frankfurt does not have to pay a loan fee, only 40% of Van de Beek's £120,000 weekly salary.
Coach Dino Topmüller said: "He's not our player yet, but I'm sure everyone who knows a little bit about football knows that he's an outstanding player. We'll all be looking forward to it once he's officially signed. Donny van de Beek is not the only midfielder to leave Manchester United in January, with English youngster Dan Gore also expected to go out on loan next month, with Championship side Preston North End showing interest in him and starting talks, according to the Manchester Evening News. The 19-year-old played alongside 'the new Pogba' Kobe Mayno when Manchester United won the FA Youth Cup with the Under-18s in 2022, but despite making his senior debut against Crystal Palace in September, his chances of playing were clearly far less than Menor's. The 18-year-old has started three of his last five Premier League games, while Gore, who is older than him, has not even played in the professional league.
With Christian Eriksen back from injury, Casemiro back in training, and the presence of the likes of Amrabat and Scott McTominay, Ten Hag has five senior first-team midfielders to choose from, so it will be difficult for Gore to make a difference. The club is willing to go on loan with a number of young players in January to boost their development. Coupled with the fact that the club only has two fronts in the Premier League and FA Cup in the next six months, there will be fewer opportunities to play. Al Gore has been named in the squad nine times this season, including the recent 0-0 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League double. Despite his limited actual playing time on the pitch, the decision to move on loan to the Championship was an ideal option for him. Preston North End are known for David Beckham, a veteran team that has signed Manchester United players on loan, with the most recent successful loan signing being Spanish left-back Alvaro Fernandez. Last season, Al Gore excelled at the Deep Valley Stadium and is now on loan in La Liga.
Preston are currently eighth in the Championship and are just six points off promotion with a 5-1 defeat at home to Watford in their most recent game, so they are in desperate need of reinforcements in their bid to challenge for promotion. Al Gore became their main target. Interestingly, United manager Erik ten Hag's Dutch agent SEG is also bullish on Gore and has been hoping for him to join their portfolio. However, the young Manchester United midfielder was unimpressed by this, opting to remain with his family as his agent.