Bayern Munich and Barcelona scouts watch Ajax wonderkid Donny van de Beek during Europa League clash with Schalke
BARCELONA and Bayern Munich were interested observers for Ajax’s Europa League quarter-final first leg clash with Schalke, according to reports in Germany.
It’s that time of the year when clubs start to plan their summer movements behind the scenes.
Bayern Munich and Barcelona watch Ajax star Donny van de BeekGetty Images
And Sport1 report Barcelona and Bayern are doing their homework, sending representatives to the Amsterdam Arena to watch 19-year-old midfielder, Donny van de Beek.
He is one of a number of talented youngsters currently plying their trade at the Eredivisie giants.
Van de Beek is a strong central midfielder, who has a contract until 2020 and is valued at around £1.7million.
Donny van de Beek puts in a challenge on Schalke midfielder, Nabil BentalebGetty Images
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Donny van de Beek shares a joke with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar after Schalke clashReutersBarcelona have always enjoyed a great relationship with Dutch playersGetty Images
He graduated from Ajax’s famous academy and made his debut at the age of 16 — and has risen through the ranks with the national side.
He has represented Holland at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels.
Barcelona have a glorious history of signing Dutch players, with the likes of Johan Cruyff, Johan Neeskens, Ronald Koeman and Patrick Kluivert having starred with the club.
In 1992, they won their first European Cup wearing an orange away kit in the final — which was homage to their relationship with Holland.
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