Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Man United’s first deal of the transfer window

Manchester United’s first January transfer window business has already been confirmed, with the Red Devils looking to strengthen this winter.

Liverpool held a depleted Manchester United team to a drab 0-0 draw on Sunday, with manager Erik ten Hag unable to influence the game as much as he would have liked due to an ever-growing list of injuries and suspensions at Old Trafford.

United have been hit harder than most by absences this season, but January presents an opportunity to refresh the squad, with one star’s future already confirmed.

Donny van de Beek will leave on loan next month in order to play first-team football, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

“Van de Beek will complete medical tests as new Eintracht [Frankfurt] player in the next 24 hours,” Romano said in a statement. “A loan agreement will be signed this week.”

“The buy option clause will be there as revealed on Friday; it’s not mandatory, worth €11 million fixed plus €4m add-ons.”

The Dutchman joined Manchester United in 2020 but has only made 62 appearances in four years, failing to unseat Bruno Fernandes on a regular basis.

Transfermarkt values Van de Beek at €10 million.