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Van de Beek compared to Manchester United legend by Van der Sar

Donny van Beek has been likened to Paul Scholes by Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar, with the Netherlands international midfielder expected to thrive at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have invested £35 million ($46m) in another creative option for their engine room.

Questions have been asked of whether reinforcements were required in that area, given that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can already call upon the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

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Van der Sar is, however, confident that the versatile 23-year-old playmaker will prove his worth and add similar qualities to the United ranks as those once provided by an all-time great.