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From being raised on a farm to being Paul Pogba's replacement if the Frenchman leaves... Donny Van de Beek is wanted by Europe's elite but where would he fit in at Man United?

Manchester United's latest midfield acquisition has been an instant success.

Portuguese Bruno Fernandes hit the ground running following his arrival from Sporting Lisbon and United have been linked with another exciting prospect.

Ajax's Donny Van de Beek has attracted interest from a host of top sides in Europe with United keen on the 23-year-old, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Here, Sportsmail looks at the Dutch international and assesses where he would fit in at Old Trafford should they win the race for this signature.

Manchester United have been linked with exciting midfield prospect in Donny Van de Beek

RISE TO THE TOP

Van de Beek was brought up on a farm in Nijkerkerveen, Holland, and it was his father Andre that introduced him to the game by taking him along to Veensche Boys.