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Jake Polden

Donny van de Beek responds to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's proposed Man Utd position change

Donny van de Beek is reportedly open to playing in a new position for Manchester United.

The Holland international has made just one start for the Red Devils in all competitions this season, following his £35million summer switch from Ajax.

His agent Sjaak Swart came out in the press to slam United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's handling of his client, saying the midfielder should be getting more minutes.

Van de Beek remained tight-lipped on the debate, but is keen for regularly opportunities, and according to the Manchester Evening News has told Solskjaer he is willing to play wherever the Norwegian wants.

Donny van de Beek is reportedly open to playing in a new position for Man United (Pool via REUTERS)

Solskjaer has previously hinted that the Dutchman could play on the left wing for United.

The Old Trafford chief also spoke very highly of Van de Beek's ability to play in multiple positions.

Solskjaer said: "He's got very high footballing intelligence and tactically he's gone through the Ajax system. Dutch football is tactical, he knows football, he's got his head screwed on.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could play Van de Beek in a new position (PA)

"He's a different type of left-sided player compared to Dan James and Marcus Rashford but coming inside and finding good pockets why not, he can play loads of different positions, which sometimes is a strength for a player.

"I remember myself sometimes, right-wing, left-wing centre forward, No. 10, Donny is one the coach will always look to have in a squad."

Will Donny van de Beek be a regular starter for Man Utd? Have your say here.

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