Manchester United have opened talks with the agents of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.

There's an acceptance inside Ajax that Van de Beek will leave this summer and with the Eredivisie season now abandoned negotiations for the midfielder are intensifying.

Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Everton are all in contact with Ajax for the Holland international.

However, United have made a decisive move in recent days by opening contract talks with Van de Beek's agents.

United's approach was confirmed by Gazzetta dello Sport's Nicolo Schira, who stated: "Yes! Man United are interested in Donny van de Beek.

"The Red Devils have opened talks with his agents."