Manchester United players have praised David de Gea after he was confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner.
10.05.2023 - 07:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
David de Gea is said to have finalised the main terms of his renewal contract at Manchester United in the knowledge that he may lose his No.1 status.
The Spaniard’s howler against West Ham added to a list of errors that have led to goals this season and MEN Sport understands that his first-choice status is insecure. De Gea’s initial deal was due to expire next month.
The 32-year-old is United’s longest serving squad member and is the final remaining member who last lifted the Premier League title in 2013. However, Ten Hag stopped short of backing him as next season’s preferred pick when asked about it after the West Ham defeat.
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The Telegraph claims that only the details of the reduced salary and bonuses need to be ironed out before an announcement is made, the club opting against triggering the option of his one-year extension.
Ten Hag is facing a decision this summer with Dean Henderson currently injured having lambasted his parent club for their treatment of him upon his season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, loanee Jack Butland is thought to be nearing a move to Rangers upon the expiration of his Crystal Palace contract this off-season. Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, who has refused to sign a renewal with the Bees, has been linked.
Elsewhere, the Sun reports that Declan Rice has been added to Ten Hag’s wish list after his display against United on Sunday. The club are after a new midfielder this summer and the Reds boss is said to have been an admirer of the linchpin for a number of months.
It is thought that Rice is open to leaving West Ham ahead of next season with United set to make a move. The article states that
Manchester United players have praised David de Gea after he was confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner.
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