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ARSENAL reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Donny van de Beek because he was not seen as a good “value for money”.
The 23-year-old completed his £ 39 million transfer from Ajax to Manchester United this week.
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According to journalist Patrick Juan, the Gunners could have signed Van de Beek before the Red Devils.
But Arsenal turned the opportunity down because they did not believe their £ 39 million valuation was accurate.
The Dutchman’s agent, Sjaak Swart, confirmed that Arsenal wanted to sign him this summer.
He said: “They really wanted it, but they couldn’t get the money for the transfer.
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“Even the biggest clubs fight.
“Arsenal are a great club, but Manchester United will certainly be an interesting adventure.”
Swart revealed that six clubs, including Real Madrid, were fighting for the signature of Van de Beek.
He added: “There were more clubs with interest, like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Arsenal.
“There were six in total, but it all ended because of the coronavirus.”
Van De Beek has signed a five-year contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
United legend Edwin van der Sar wrote an elegant letter to his former club following the transfer.
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