After struggling to get a deal for Jadon Sancho done, United have moved to add more quality to their midfield options with Van de Beek set to leave Ajax for £40million.
Van de Beek will join a clutch of Dutch stars plying their trade in the Premier League, which includes Liverpool's title winners Van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum.
The 23-year-old is considered one of the best young midfielders in Europe with an eye for goal, making it a major coup for United.
But despite the boost Van de Beek will give to United, Van Dijk insists he didn't attempt to dissuade his countryman from joining United.
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek (Image: GETTY)
"Did I try to change his mind [about joining United]? No," he said during a press conference with the Netherlands national team.
"If it happens – and it looks like it – then I give him that wholeheartedly.
"Great for him, great for Dutch football, for the Dutch national team and another great club for an Oranje player.
Donny van de Beek is considered to be one of the best young midfielders in Europe (Image: GETTY)
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