READ MORE <\/strong> Sir Jim Ratcliffe may be forced to wait ’10 years’ for Glazers’ Man Utd sale[TAKEOVER] <\/strong><\/p>\n United agreed a \u00a334m deal to sign Donny van de Beek from Ajax in 2020.<\/p>\n Solskjaer had failed to sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, prompting United to seal a swoop for Van de Beek out of nowhere.<\/p>\n It sparked early excitement, given the Dutch midfielder was one of the stars of Ten Hag’s successful Ajax side.<\/p>\n But three years on, Van de Beek still hasn’t got off the mark at Old Trafford, failing to take opportunities when they have arrived. And they haven’t arrived often.<\/p>\n Seeing the 26-year-old remain at United this summer after a reunion with Ten Hag failed to reignite his career was a shock. It would be a shock to see him stay beyond January at this rate.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n United agreed a \u00a373m deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in 2021.<\/p>\n This was the big one. This was the transfer that promised to take United back to the glory days. This was the climax of a two-year-long chase for one of Europe’s most promising wingers.<\/p>\n But then Cristiano Ronaldo returned, limiting Sancho’s role in his maiden Red Devils campaign. His woes leaked into last term, which featured a lengthy absence due to mental and physical issues.<\/p>\n And his explosive public row with Ten Hag all but spelt the end for his miserable M16 stay before Ratcliffe’s impending arrival came to light. An initial loan in January looks increasingly likely.<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> United agreed a \u00a370m deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid in 2022.<\/p>\n When Ratcliffe reportedly questioned United’s recruitment strategy during his visit to Old Trafford and Carrington in March, Casemiro was an example he presented.<\/p>\n It was an incredible sum of money to splash on a 30-year-old, wasn’t it? Especially given he wasn’t Ten Hag’s first-choice midfielder last summer. That was Frenkie de Jong.<\/p>\n Casemiro looked to have proved his doubters wrong in his debut season, levelling up Ten Hag’s midfield from the days of a Scott McTominay and Fred double pivot.<\/p>\n But the Brazil captain couldn’t have looked more like a different player this term. Slow, sluggish, and increasingly rash. United will surely seek a long-term replacement in the near future.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Harry-Maguire-is-out-of-favour-at-Man-Utd-5018007.jpg?r=1697573550006\")
<\/p>\nDonny van de Beek<\/h3>\n
Jadon Sancho<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCasemiro<\/h3>\n