Dutch great Marco van Basten says Donny van de Beek should never have moved to Manchester United.

Van de Beek has been unable to recapture his best form in England and Van Basten believes his talents may have been exposed away from the safety net of Dutch football.

“It just wasn't smart choices. If you say you spoke to Real Madrid and then you go to Manchester United, you are betting way too high," Van Basten said.

“Van de Beek is not that good. As number 10 at Ajax it is much easier than as number 10 in Spain or England. In the Netherlands you get a lot of help, you get opportunities, but that is not the case abroad."

Van de Beek's agent, Guido Albers, has insisted the midfielder has again been assured of playing time this season.

"The way the conversation went this time [with Solskjær] compared to last summer... things are much more clear now. I have full expectations that Donny will get his chance now," he told Ziggo Sport.

"Donny worked extremely hard in the summer. He only had seven days off. The rest of the summer he trained to become top fit. He is totally ready."