Arsenal are monitoring Donny van de Beek's situation ahead of a potential summer switch...

What's the word?

According to 90min, the Gunners have made an enquiry to Manchester United about the future of the 24-year-old midfielder after he started only four Premier League games in his debut season in England.

It's claimed that Arsenal have asked their top-flight rivals to keep them updated on his situation.

Van de Beek cost the Red Devils an initial £35m from Ajax last summer but he's found game time hard to come by behind leading talisman Bruno Fernandes.

Ramsey 2.0

Even though the Dutch international has struggled to make much of an impact at Old Trafford this term, he could well give Mikel Arteta and his side something they have long lacked.

Someone who can provide goals and creativity from midfield.

It's not since Aaron Ramsey that the Gunners have had such a threat.

As per Transfermarkt, the Welshman scored at least six goals from midfield in five of his 11 seasons at the club, with a career-best 16 goals and ten assists coming during 2013/14.

His presence in the heart of the engine room has been sorely missed since his free transfer to Juventus in the summer of 2019.

Prior to his move to United, Van de Beek caught the eye with a similar record, scoring ten or more goals in each of his final three seasons at the Dutch giants with his best coming in 2018/19, where he delivered 17 goals and 13 assists, via Transfermarkt.

That's why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought him to Manchester and it's not all his fault that he wasn't able knock the fine talent of Fernandes ou of the side, so a new start in London could be exactly what he needed.

Van de Beek's former U17 coach at the Johan Cruyff ArenA waxed lyrical about his ability to Tuttojuve last year. He said:

"Physically he has always been devastating since he knows how to attack and defend with the same skill. He was very shy but already smart on the playing field. He is a total footballer, offensive runs are one of his great specialities."

Whilst Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan regarded him as a "proper Premier League player" prior to his move.

The £27m-rated man described as a "special talent" by analyst Statman Dave, could be everything Arteta needs in the no.10 role next season and if he does become available then technical director Edu Gaspar must do all he can to secure him.

By signing Van de Beek, the Gunners could finally sign their next Ramsey.

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