Manchester United are committed to retaining David de Gea for next season, but there is no guarantee that he will continue to be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, according to sources. De Gea, who made a mistake that led to West Ham’s goal in United’s 1-0 loss on Sunday, is in discussions to extend his contract at Old Trafford, which is set to expire in June. Although United can trigger a one-year extension until 2024, the club’s management is eager to reach a new agreement on a longer-term contract that would include a decreased basic wage in exchange for increased performance-related bonuses.
Ten Hag’s Priorities for the Summer Transfer Window
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s new manager, will have to prioritize which areas of the team he wants to bolster over the summer. United is expected to take a “prudent” approach to the transfer window, partly due to concerns about financial fair play compliance. Ten Hag is interested in Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane as a striker but is also looking for a goalkeeper. The recruitment team has compiled a list of potential goalkeepers, including David Raya from Brentford and Diogo Costa from Porto. The club will also meet with Dean Henderson, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, but is expected to return to training in July after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury.
De Gea’s Recent Performance and Future with Ten Hag
Despite concerns about De Gea’s ability to play out from the back, Ten Hag has not ruled out the possibility of starting next season with the Spaniard as his first-choice goalkeeper, particularly if the majority of his transfer budget is used to strengthen other areas of the squad. De Gea’s blunder against West Ham, as well as his subpar performance in the Europa League quarterfinals, has caused some to question his place on the team. However, Ten Hag has expressed his confidence in the goalkeeper, stating that he has the most clean sheets in the Premier League and that the team would not be in its current position without him. Although minor details remain to be agreed upon, sources have indicated that United is close to reaching a new contract with De Gea.
Leave a Reply