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Man Utd and Real Madrid target Van de Beek rules out January move

Ajax star Donny van de Beek has affirmed he will not leave his club in the January transfer window, although he is flattered by the interest shown by some of Europe's biggest clubs.

Van de Beek, 22, came to prominence last season during Ajax's stunning run to the Champions League semi-finals.

The midfielder netted four goals in the competition, including strikes against Juventus and Tottenham before the latter squeezed through in a thrilling last-four tie.

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That form raised his profile immeasurably, with Manchester United and Real Madrid both linked with possible transfers.