Recently, La Real and Man United began negotiating on a transfer for van de Beek. However, MD has since stated that they are close to ending the talks, citing both fitness and budgetary concerns.
Due to his history of injuries over the past few years, La Real questions the 26-year-old’s physical health in addition to believing that signing van de Beek would come at a high cost.
Given the influence that the seasoned playmaker had while he was at San Sebastian, Real Sociedad may now turn their attention to other candidates in their hunt for Silva’s replacement.
