Is there still a chance for goalkeeper David de Gea to continue his journey with MU? The basis for this hope lies in the statement made by coach Erik ten Hag about not wanting to spend a lot of money on a new goalkeeper this summer.
Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea has spent 12 years at Old Trafford since being brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar in 2011. However, De Gea's situation at MU is currently uncertain, as his contract is set to expire next week and there have been no indications of a renewal.
De Gea is currently one of the highest earners in the Premier League, with a weekly salary of £375,000. However, the 32-year-old shot-stopper would have to take a significant pay cut if he wants to stay with a new contract. The advantage for him lies in the fact that Ten Hag has either not wanted or not been keen on signing a new goalkeeper this summer, which could lead to negotiations between the two parties.
The most recent offer that MU has sent to De Gea is a salary of £200,000 per week, which is deemed high for a goalkeeper with inconsistent form. However, with Ten Hag prioritizing bolstering the attacking options, De Gea could still be the number one goalkeeper for MU in the upcoming season.
Despite being a divisive figure among MU fans, De Gea secured his second Premier League Golden Glove in the past season, keeping 17 clean sheets.
Dean Henderson was once considered De Gea's successor, but it seems the 26-year-old goalkeeper will depart this summer due to running out of patience. He had wanted to join Nottingham Forest in July 2022 but stayed after being promised the number one shirt soon. However, he ultimately remained a backup goalkeeper.
Despite missing a significant part of last season due to injury, Henderson still wants to move to Nottingham, where the club is eager to rescue him and offer him a long-term starting position. Perhaps Henderson no longer believes the promises from MU and must say goodbye to the club that nurtured him to pursue regular playing time.
In that context, MU has been actively searching for a new goalkeeper to replace the current options. England's number one goalkeeper and Everton's Jordan Pickford has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, while Inter Milan's Andre Onana possesses the ability to play with his feet and distribute the ball, fitting Ten Hag's tactics.
However, all the transfer news surrounding MU this summer seems to be mere rumors. The progress of ownership changes is slow and unclear, making Ten Hag's transfer plans mere speculations in deals involving players like Mason Mount or Pickford. Therefore, De Gea's future at MU is still uncertain.
