Who could replace David de Gea at Man Utd? David Raya, Dean Henderson, Diogo Costa and more contenders considered
Against West Ham on Sunday in the Premier League, David de Gea made a mistake that cost Manchester United crucial points in the fight for a Champions League position for the upcoming season. De Gea's contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and there are rumors that Erik ten Hag may look for a replacement for the unreliable goalkeeper in the summer.
David De Gea, the goalkeeper for Manchester United, received criticism this week after making a costly error that allowed West Ham to win the Premier League match 1-0.
A renegotiate of De Gea's salary is thought to be the major cause of contention between United and De Gea. When he was the best goalie in the world, his reputed weekly salary of £375,000 made sense. is harder to justify now.
With United no longer guaranteed a place in the top four every year, finances are tight, and Ten Hag wants to improve all of his squad. De Gea’s dip in form has come at a worrying time, and that might make cheaper and younger alternatives more appealing.
Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest, on loan from Manchester United)
Dean Henderson has done reasonably well at Nottingham Forest this season, and is better with his feet than De Gea - his main weakness apart from his unreliability.
At 26, Henderson is close to his prime, and has a few years of experience in the Premier League with Forest, United and his loan spell in the top flight with Sheffield United.
While he might not have the dramatic elasticity of De Gea between the sticks, bringing him back and setting him up in competition with a younger signing could be the pragmatic way forward.
David Raya (Brentford)
Set up as a club to sell high and buy low, a sizeable offer for any Brentford player is likely to be accepted if they think that they have scouted an adequate replacement somewhere around the world.
At 27, Raya is attracting attention from Arsenal and others, and his consistent performances are the antithesis of De Gea’s recent efforts. Better with the ball at his feet than his compatriot - he started his youth career as an outfield player in Spain - he would fit into the more demanding approach from United’s Dutch coach.
Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia)
Valencia are enduring another dreadful season as they flirt with relegation, and whether they go down or not, it is hard to see them keeping Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The Georgian stands at 6’6” and is physically far more imposing that the more reticent De Gea, and if Valencia were to go down he would be an obvious sacrifice to avoid a financial implosion at the Mestalla.
Diogo Costa (Porto)
Diogo Costa from Porto is another promising candidate who might be added, either as Henderson's challenger or understudy.
He is one of the most sought-after young goalkeepers on the continent after two years as the primary man for the Portuguese team and 12 international appearances over the last two years. Dealing with Porto may be simpler than dealing with other clubs because of their business strategy, which depends on a reasonable turnover of their squad to aid the bottom line.
"We need to be there," Ten Hag emphasizes the significance of having a CL qualifier.
Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb)
The 28-year-old is the first-choice goalkeeper for his nation and is practically a constant for his team. He has a ton of experience playing for successful teams.
He may not have had his spirit tested as severely as others in more prominent roles because the strain felt at clubs and nations like Dinamo and Croatia are dwarfed by that at Dinamo and Croatia.
He would probably be the most affordable option, and if he were partnered with a more seasoned signing for a year or two, like incoming free agent Hugo Lloris, United might decide to choose him.
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