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What's the story?
According to reports from Spanish media outlet Marca, Real Madrid are considering other options if they fail to sign Paul Pogba. Ajax's Donny Van de Beek remains one of the alternatives of Los Blancos.
In case you didn't know...
With 13 goals and 9 assists in the Premier League, Paul Pogba has proven himself to be one of the best players in the English top flight this season. The Frenchman himself flaunted his admiration towards Real Madrid recently and even Zinedine Zidane revealed that he admires him. Manchester United are currently 6th in the Premier League with just two games left in the current campaign.
On the other hand, Van De Beek is proving himself to be an asset and garnering wide acclaim due to his powerful performance with Ajax. Known for his versatility, Van De Beek's ability to read the game and play accordingly sets him apart. Van De Beek can make tackles, intercept and disrupt opponents' attacking moves and push forward when required.
The 21-year-old has racked up 16 goals and 11 assists in all competitions and dominated his opponents at the biggest stages. There is no doubt that Van De Beek's presence has helped the Dutch side immensely.
Ajax's meteoric rise and dominant performances against big teams have caught the eye of the football world. The Dutch side are eyeing a rare treble and going strong in the Champions League.
The heart of the matter
It is an open secret that Pogba is one of the top players on Real Madrid's wishlist this season as the Spanish giants look to revamp their squad with some world class reinforcements.
According to the report, Los Blancos are already preparing for alternatives and Van De Beek is one of the names on their shortlist. Teams like PSG are also interested in securing his services, which is why Madrid have to pay around €60 million for the player.
What's next?
Ajax will play Willem II in the domestic cup final before they face Tottenham in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie.
