EVERTON plan a renewed bid this winter to rescue Donny van de Beek from his Manchester United nightmare.
The £40million midfielder has once again struggled for game time this season amid stern competition for places.
Goodison boss Rafa Benitez tried to sign the Holland international on loan in August, but Red Devils chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer vetoed the deal.
Everton’s Dutch director of football Marcel Brands has now suggested the Toffees will try once more for his compatriot VdB in January.
Van de Beek, 24, watched United’s 1-1 draw with Everton from the bench on Saturday.
Brands told Dutch radio: “We had Van de Beek on our wanted list.
“We asked United about him at the start of the transfer window, but a deal was not possible at that time.
“Towards the end of the window, I got a call from his agent, Guido Albers, who said Donny might be able to join us on loan after all.
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“But at the very last minute the deal was blocked once again.
“You are always dependent on the other club co-operating with you.
“It is now early October, and a lot can happen with players getting injured.
“United are competing on several fronts, so it is difficult to say [if a deal can be done].
“But of course it is a great shame for Donny. He is a very good player, no doubt at all.
“A lad like him wants to play regularly and to get back into the Holland national side.
“But you know that there is great pressure at a club like United – and huge competition for places.
“Just look at who else they had on the bench on Saturday – Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Paul Pogba among others.”
Former Ajax star Van de Beek has just made one brief Premier League appearance so far this season.
He played in 36 Red Devils games last term, scoring one goal.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
