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Manchester United have accepted a loan offer from Lorient for midfielder Donny van de Beek.<\/p>\n
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The Dutchman is out of favour at Old Trafford and Erik ten Hag has told the midfielder to seek first-team football away from the club.<\/p>\n
Van de Beek joined United in a \u00a334millon deal from Ajax in 2020 but his time at the club has been ravaged by injuries and a lack of form. <\/p>\n
The Netherlands international joined Everton on a six-month loan in 2022 before returning to the Theatre of Dreams after Ten Hag\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n
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Van de Beek worked with the Dutchman at Ajax and it was hoped he could resurrect his time at the club.<\/p>\n
But Ten Hag has failed in his mission and, with the United boss keen to sign a new midfielder, he\u2019s sanctioned Van de Beek\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n
United have therefore accepted a bid from Ligue 1 side Lorient for the midfielder, according to French reporter Santi Aouna. <\/p>\n
Van de Beek must agree to the deal before any move can take place, and the midfielder had been keen on joining Real Sociedad earlier in the window. <\/p>\n
Should he agree to leave, United would free up space in their midfield for a new arrival.<\/p>\n
Having already sold Fred and Marcel Sabitzer, United would have a seriously weakened midfield from last season.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag has shown interest in Sofyan Amrabat and Ryan Gravenberch in recent weeks. <\/p>\n