Gary Neville worries over two Manchester United transfer decisions as Donny van de Beek exit explained
Gary Neville says it is concerning that Manchester United have triggered the one-year contract extension of Victor Lindelof.
United could also offer Raphael Varane a reduced-terms renewal but will not extend his current deal, something the defender is disappointed by. Neville, though, says it would be unwise to keep Varane too.
Meanwhile, Frankfurt have explained why they have signed United outcast Donny van de Beek. The midfielder has joined on an initial loan with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer after a miserable three-and-a-half years at United. He becomes the first United player to exit Old Trafford this window.
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Neville thinks United would be making a mistake by keeping Varane and Lindelof at the club. MEN Sport understands Varane feels he is being pushed out of Old Trafford, with the Frenchman now free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs after United opted against triggering the one-year extension in his deal.
The former Real Madrid defender will now need to negotiate a new deal on reduced terms should he wish to remain with the Reds, something he is undecided on.
While United have decided not to extend Varane's current contract, it's understood Victor Lindelof has seen the one-year option in his deal triggered.
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Eintracht Frankfurt believe Van de Beek is the 'perfect fit' for their team and that the United loanee will help them improve in attack.
The Bundesliga side have paid United a minimal loan fee and are covering the majority of the midfielder's £125,000-a-week wages. Eintracht have the option to buy Van de Beek for €11million (£9.55m), with