David de Gea ‘signed an extension with Man United only for the club to BACK OUT of the agreed deal and offer him an even lower salary’ after already slashing his £375,000-per-week wages
David de Gea signed a contract extension at Manchester United before the club backed out of the agreed deal, according to reports.
The goalkeeper is said to have put pen to paper on terms that drastically slashed his current £375,000-a-week wages, only for United to not sign it themselves.
They have now lodged a fresh proposal with the 32-year-old with an even lower salary, The Athletic claim, and his future at Old Trafford is increasingly uncertain.
As it stands, De Gea will become a free agent on June 30 and he is yet to agree to the latest contract offer as he continues to mull over his options.
Mail Sport understands the framework of a new deal to reduce De Gea’s earnings was agreed some time ago, but Erik ten Hag is unconvinced about keeping the former Atletico Madrid man as his No 1 and would rather sign a new first-choice.
David de Gea reportedly signed a new Manchester United deal only for the club to back out
The goalkeeper’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain with days left before his contract expires
Erik ten Hag is unconvinced about keeping De Gea as his No 1 and wants a new first-choice
Discussions between De Gea’s camp and the club are ongoing but with just a matter of days remaining until his departure, the impasse is hanging in the balance.
De Gea is believed to be keen to continue playing regularly at the highest level but may see his minutes reduced next season with Ten Hag open to looking elsewhere.
As reported by Mail Sport, United have held exploratory talks over a deal for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana and buying a new first-choice between the sticks is an option.
United figures met with Onana’s agent, Albert Botines, last week for discussions over a potential move, though the final decision hinges on the future of De Gea.
Onana, who started for Inter during their Champions League final defeat by Manchester City in Istanbul, played for Ten Hag during his spell with Ajax.
The likes of Porto stopper Diogo Costa, Brentford’s David Raya and Anderlecht’s highly-rated youngster Bart Verbruggen have also been assessed by United, who have spoken to potential No 2s in case De Gea does remain at the club.
United have held exploratory talks with Inter Milan over a potential move for Andre Onana
De Gea was heavily criticised last season for a number of costly errors and could exit the club
Despite De Gea winning the 2022-23 Golden Glove, Ten Hag is searching for another stopper
United are adamant money will be made available for Ten Hag to strengthen his squad this summer despite the protracted nature of their takeover saga.
The club’s third quarter financial update, released today, revised this year’s revenue forecast upwards to a record £640million and stressed funds are in the bank.
Financial Fair Play rules would be the only limitation, therefore, as Ten Hag looks to reinforce his side with a new centre forward, midfielder and goalkeeper.
Their budget is believed to stand around the £120m mark and this figure may well dictate who stands between the sticks for United next campaign.
Dean Henderson would represent a cost-effective option should De Gea leave, although he is reportedly perplexed by suggestions he could stay.
De Gea is believed to have attracted interest from Saudi Arabia.
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