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Real Madrid target Van de Beek will face PAOK, says Ajax boss Ten Hag

Ajax star Donny van de Beek will play against Greek club PAOK in Champions League qualifying amid interest from Real Madrid, according to the Eredivisie club's head coach Erik ten Hag.

The 22-year-old midfielder confirmed the La Liga giants were in talks with Ajax over his signature following Saturday's 2-2 Eredivisie draw against Vitesse - a match in which he scored and got an assist.

Van de Beek has emerged as a €60 million (£55m/$67) target for Real Madrid, who have been unable to pry French World Cup winner Paul Pogba from Manchester United.