Lifeline for De Gea? The Spaniard’s hopes of a new Man United contract – just days before his expiry – ‘are BUILT as Erik ten Hag is reluctant to spend big money on a new goalkeeper’ this summer
- David De Gea’s contract with Manchester United expires at the end of this month
- But Erik ten Hag is reportedly reluctant to spend a lot of money to replace the Spaniard
- De Gea is currently the long-serving player at Old Trafford, having joined in 2011
David De Gea’s hopes of staying at Manchester United beyond this summer have received a major boost, according to reports.
The Spaniard has spent 12 years at Old Trafford since he was signed in 2011 by Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Edwin van der Sar.
However, his status at the club remains uncertain as his current contract expires next week and the two sides initially appear unable to agree a new deal.
De Gea is currently one of the Premier League’s top earners at £375,000 a week, but the 32-year-old will have to take a significant pay cut if he wants to stay at the club.
But according to a report from the MirrorErik ten Hag is reluctant to spend big money this summer on a replacement for the former Spain international, who could bring United back to the negotiating table.
David De Gea’s hopes of staying at Manchester United have received a major boost
Erik ten Hag is said to be reluctant to spend big on replacing De Gea this summer, keeping the Spaniard in a strong position as he negotiates a new contract.
The club’s most recent bid is said to be worth £200,000 a week, but with Ten Hag reportedly prioritizing strengthening his attacking options this summer, De Gea could find himself the club’s number 1 again heading into next season .
Despite remaining a polarizing figure among the United fan base, De Gea secured the Premier League Golden Glove for a second time last season, keeping 17 clean sheets as the club finished third in Ten Hag’s first season in charge.
Dean Henderson once looked set to be the heir to the throne to succeed De Gea between the sticks at Old Trafford, but the 26-year-old appears to be moving away from the club this summer.
The United Academy graduate joined Nottingham Forest in July last year and branded United’s treatment of him a ‘criminal’ after claiming he was promised he would use the Spaniard as the side’s first choice before he was eventually incarcerated as the club’s backup goalkeeper.
Despite missing much of the season through injury, Henderson is reportedly keen to stay at Forest, with the club reportedly keen to bring the England international to the City Ground on a permanent contract.
Inter Milan’s Andre Onana and Everton’s Jordan Pickford have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer
Meanwhile, Dean Henderson is unlikely to stay at United as Nottingham Forest are interested in signing the goalkeeper after he spent last season on loan at the City Ground.
With United’s goalkeeping situation looking far from settled for next season, the club has been linked with several potential new signings.
England’s number 1 Jordan Pickford has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has the skill on the ball and distribution skills to match the Dutchman’s tactics.
However, ongoing uncertainty over the club’s ownership has hampered the Dutchman’s plans in the transfer market, and offering De Gea a new deal would solve the goalkeeping situation, if only in the short term.