MARCUS RASHFORD “liked” a tweet claiming Donny van de Beek is set for a Manchester United medical.
United have agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old, and started negotiations with Ajax over a transfer fee.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League side have launched an opening bid of £31milllion.
The news United are “confident” and closing in on the signing caught the eye of Rashford, who liked the tweet.
Romano then said: “…and thanks for the likes to @MarcusRashford – it seems you’re waiting.”
…and thanks for the likes to @MarcusRashford – it seems you’re waiting
#MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020
Midfielder Van De Beek missed Ajax’s friendly with Eintracht Frankfurt with coach Erik ten Hag suggesting there were developments, saying: “We are looking at how that will end.”
Former United No1 Edwin van der Sar, now director of football at Ajax, revealed his old club’s interest back in June.
And Solskjaer believes he is the right kind of signing in terms of profile and cost for what is a very difficult transfer window.
Dutch reports claim Van de Beek has told pals he wants to join United.
And they are leading the way with no other club offering anywhere near Ajax’s £40m valuation mark.
Van der Sar is already on record as saying the Dutch giants will not sell on the cheap — despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Real Madrid were on the verge of landing Van de Beek for around £49m last summer but the deal fell through.
Other clubs have shown interest in Van de Beek but United are now strong favourites to land him.
