Manchester United Slammed For 'Panic Buy' After New Signing

Manchester United have been criticised by a former Arsenal star for splashing £40million on Netherlands international Donny van de Beek this week.

The Red Devils announced the signing of Van de Beek earlier this week after agreeing a deal with Ajax Amsterdam, becoming the club's first signing ahead of the new season.

While the Red Devils are getting a highly-rated 22-year-old midfielder former Gunners striker Paul Merson does not feel they need him.

"Donny van de Beek looks like a panic buy at Manchester United," Merson told The Daily Star.

"I don't get it. They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong and how does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes?

13. Donny van de Beek – £107 000 a week

12. Fred – £120 000 a week

11. Victor Lindelof – £120 000 a week

10. Dean Henderson – £120 000 a week

9. Nemanja Matic – £120 000 a week

8. Luke Shaw – £150 000 a week

7. Bruno Fernandes – £150 000 a week

6. Juan Mata – £160 000 a week

5. Harry Maguire – £190 000 a week

4. Marcus Rashford – £200 000 a week

3. Anthony Martial – £250 000 a week

2. Paul Pogba – £290 000 a week

1. David de Gea – £375 000 a week

"You have to have someone who can play the holding role.

"That signing looked to me like: 'Oh we haven't bought anyone yet, let's go and buy someone, who can we get?'"

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