Manchester United have confirmed ongoing contract negotiations with David de Gea following the announcement of seven player releases.
The experienced goalkeeper recently completed his 12th season at Old Trafford, securing the Premier League’s Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets.
While De Gea’s performances have had some shortcomings, particularly in his ball distribution and occasional blunders while attempting to save shots, United and manager Erik ten Hag are interested in extending his contract. However, a significant reduction in his weekly wages of £350,000 has been agreed in principle.
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Although United has not yet confirmed De Gea’s retention while announcing player departures and contract extensions for Tom Heaton and Nathan Bishop, talks are underway for a new deal.
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The departing players include Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Ethan Galbraith, Di’Shon Bernard, Eric Hanbury, Charlie Wellens, and Manni Norkett.
United’s pursuit of De Gea’s contract extension does not hinder their plans to acquire a new goalkeeper. Porto’s Diogo Costa and Brentford’s David Raya are being closely monitored, and the club is also keeping an eye on the situation of Inter’s Andre Onana, who has been a long-term target for Chelsea and could be valued at approximately £40m.
Another priority for Ten Hag is signing a new striker who can serve as the club’s primary number nine. Anthony Martial’s injury record has made him unreliable, and Wout Weghorst’s loan spell was always intended as a short-term solution.
Notable names on United’s shortlist include Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, and Dusan Vlahovic, along with ongoing interest in Benjamin Sesko and Rasmus Hojlund, among others.
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