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Manchester United have provided an update on David De Gea’s contract status after not placing him on their retained list.
The club announced the list of players it will keep for the upcoming Premier League season earlier today (16 June). De Gea’s name was missing, but the club stated that “discussions remain open” with the Spaniard over a new deal.
They also confirmed (h/t Manchester Evening News) that 12-month extensions have been run for goalkeepers Nathan Bishop (23) and Tom Heaton (37). They have made three senior appearances for the club throughout their career.
Eric ten Hag defended De Gea at various points last season after a number of high-profile errors. The most recent was in the FA Cup Final earlier this month when he was slow to react to Manchester City’s second goal in a 2-1 defeat at Wembley.
However, Ten Hag has asked for competition in the goalkeeping department. He told the Times last month via 90 Minutes:
“I wouldn’t say he will always be number one for me because at a club like Manchester United there has to be competition for all positions. You can’t do that with 11 players. It’s impossible. You need double positions.”
De Gea is Manchester United’s highest earner, earning £350,000 every week. His current contract expires at the end of the month, but there is a belief he will put pen to paper on a new deal with a possible salary cut.
De Gea has been the Red Devils’ No. 1 since his move to Old Trafford 12 years ago. He mustered 545 games for them over that span, winning eight titles.
The Manchester United goal gives the verdict on his future at Bayern Munich
Manchester United have been linked with a number of goalkeepers ahead of the summer transfer window.
Among them is Jan Sommer, Bayern Munich goalkeeper. He joined Bayern in January after eight-and-a-half years at Borussia Moenchengladbach as the club look to replace the injured Manuel Neuer.
Sommer, 34, penned a two-and-a-half-year deal at Allianz Arena and has gone on to make 25 appearances across competitions. It has been linked to a summer shift in light of Noir’s imminent return.
Asked about his future at Bayern, the Swiss international told the German outlet SRFVia Manchester Evening News:
“I still have a two-year contract with Bayern Munich. And I’m very happy about that. For this reason, I’m very comfortable. Right now, I’m with the national team and then I’ll have a few days off. I’ll think about the future (later).”
Apart from Sommer, Manchester United have been linked with Porto’s Diogo Costa and Inter’s Andre Onana.
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