Ajax still had an incredible season, which saw them win a domestic treble.
Since the end of the campaign, their squad has been somewhat gutted, with key players Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong both leaving.
On Thursday, Van De Beek confirmed that Madrid had been in touch, but refused to claim that a deal was done.
“There is interest from Real Madrid, but people go too fast,” he said.
Donny van de Beek is reportedly close to signing for Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
“You do not have to believe everything that is written.
“You always talk a lot and I do not have to tell what is true and what is not, I am focused on Saturday's game.”
And according to Spanish publication Marca, Madrid are still keen to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United, regardless of whether they are able to sign Van De Beek.
With the transfer window closing in just less than a wheel’s time [August 8 at 5pm], Madrid have given themselves until then to do a deal with United, because they fear Pogba will not be sold after that deadline.
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Paul Pogba is still wanted by Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Pogba has spent the summer under a cloud of uncertainty. After telling press that he was keener a ‘new challenge’, he has been constantly linked with a move to Madrid - who have been tipped to sign him throughout the window.
And on Friday, he cast further doubt over his future after he failed to turn up to the airport for United’s friendly match with AC Milan on Sunday.
The midfielder was officially meant to travel after he was included in the team, but failed to turn up to the airport.