Manchester United told David de Gea can give Erik ten Hag surprise transfer boost
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has suggested that the Reds could save millions by offering shot-stopper David de Gea a new contract at Old Trafford.
The Spaniard, who recorded his 500th appearance for United in the Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Sunday, is out of contract at the end of the season - though United can extend his deal by a further 12 months - and it remains to be seen if the club will offer the 31-year-old a new deal.
De Gea signed for the Reds in 2011 from Atletico Madrid and has been the club's first-choice goalkeeper for a number of years.
It was suggested in the summer that new manager Erik ten Hag might look to replace the Spain international with someone more accustomed to playing out from the back. ALSO READ: De Gea presented with award by Sir Alex Ferguson before Newcastle clash However, De Gea has featured in every match for United this term, and former Reds man Foster has tipped his old side to extend De Gea's contract - suggesting that it would be expensive to replace him. "It’s a difficult one.
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