MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt another potential injury blow.
It comes after it was reported Donny van de Beek went down the tunnel early and failed to re-emerge ahead of the clash against Newcastle.
According to Manchester Evening News reporter Samuel Luckhurst Van de Beek arrived to St. James’ Park with the squad.
However, shortly before kick off he went down the tunnel and had failed to re-emerge.
Regardless, the Dutchman was named on the bench for the match.
It comes after boss Erik ten Hag said he would allow the midfielder to leave in the January transfer window.
Speaking ahead of the clash with the Magpies, he said: “I can see he has to play for his career and for everything.”
Galatasaray are one club who are reported to be interested in a deal for the 26-year-old.
Van de Beek, who joined the Red Devils under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from Ajax in a £35million deal, has persistently sustained injuries.
Last season he remained sidelined for most of the campaign with a knee injury.
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He has played just 21 minutes of Premier League football this season.
Van de Beek was the subject of transfer interest from Real Sociedad in the summer before talks over a move broke down.
Discussing the failed transfer, the midfielder told Diario AS: “I was close to going to Real Sociedad, but at the last minute, the clubs could not reach an agreement.”
He added: “The time comes when a decision has to be made.
“I have to start playing games very soon, if it’s not possible at United, then I will go to another club.
“I think this is a healthy ambition. I make a good living at United, but money has never been my motivation.”
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