The Spain international was not on the club’s list of players it has decided to keep as it is still in the middle of contract negotiations with United for a £375,000 weekly salary. Despite the club’s official announcement that they are continuing to engage with the player and his representation in an effort to tie him down, The Daily Mail says that United are not certain the custodian will stay.
De Gea’s contract expires on June 30, and he has been linked with a surprise move to Saudi Arabia to join players like Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. He had a particularly error-filled 2022–23 season at Old Trafford, which culminated in him giving away an Ilkay Gundogan goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
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Despite ties to Diogo Costa of Porto, United are reportedly exploring a number of new goalkeepers this summer as manager Erik ten Hag aims to upgrade his team. Whether De Gea decides to stay or leave, the United boss is reportedly in a rush to find a replacement custodian this summer.
As his contract is about to expire, De Gea will probably decide on his future shortly. The club’s preseason schedule starts on July 12 with a match against Leeds.