Spanish giants Real Madrid are set to face 'stern competition' if they are to sign Donny van de Beek this January - according to reports.
Having been cast aside by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Netherlands midfielder might yet revive his Manchester United career under interim appointment Ralf Rangnick.
However, the star continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League giants. According to Spanish publication El Nacional, Saudi-backed Newcastle United are set to pursue the United player mid-season and they continue to pose the biggest threat to Real's own swoop.
The same report claims Barcelona have, meanwhile, pulled out of the running to sign him. Interest from the Spanish capital comes as Luka Modric approaches
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