Man United & Galatasaray are in discussions over a loan deal for Van de Beek

Manchester United are in discussions with Galatasaray over a loan move for Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek as the player edges nearer to a departure.

The out-of-favour star is set to leave Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag attempts to trim his squad of talents deemed surplus to requirements before the transfer window closes.

Van de Beek has endured a torrid time in Manchester after completing a £40m transfer from Ajax three years ago, where he arrived with a promising reputation at the time.

Injuries, an unsuccessful loan move to Everton and failure to secure consistent first-team opportunities at United leaves the 26-year-old seeking an exit to reignite his career.

Turkish side Galatasaray are keen to offer Van de Beek a route out of England and are in talks with United over brokering a loan move.

However, the midfielder is also wanted by French outfit Lorient who have registered their interest, although neither club is pursuing a permanent deal.

The Dutch international is expected to decide his own future ahead of Friday's transfer deadline with a host of European clubs showing interest.

Galatasaray are more advanced in negotiations with United as they try to convince Van de Beek to join, while there is an enquiry from another club also.

He was also linked with a return to former club Ajax but interest appears to have cooled from the Dutch giants.

Van de Beek has played 60 times for United in total but has made just six starts in the Premier League as the club's recruitment woes are exposed again.

He also played seven times on loan at Everton during the 2021-22 season.

Van de Beek has not featured in Man United's matchday squad for their opening three matches of the Premier League season.