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Manchester United: Donny van de Beek has a chance at redemption amid Paul Pogba exit talk

After a torrid debut campaign, you would not blame Donny van de Beek for wanting to start afresh.

The Dutchman's £40million arrival from Ajax last summer left Manchester United fans salivating over the prospect of Van de Beek - one of Europe's most coveted talents - linking up with talisman Bruno Fernandes.

However, just 15 starts from 61 games paints a dismal picture for the 24-year-old, with fans more accustomed to seeing the midfielder cutting a dejected figure on the bench, rather than playing on the Old Trafford turf.

Donny van de Beek endured a nightmare debut campaign at Manchester United last term

Donny van de Beek endured a nightmare debut campaign at Manchester United last term

In an age where footballers are expected to hit the ground running, Van de Beek can take solace in the fact that a handful of Premier League newbies have struggled to get going in England, with the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Thiago all encountering difficulties after big-money moves.