According to 90min, David De Gea is close to agreeing to terms of a new contract with Manchester United.
The former Spanish national team goalkeeper, who is in his 12th season as United's starter, recently set the club record for most games played by a goalie.
While there have been questions raised about the 32-year-old's ability to distribute the ball and he has made a number of mistakes that have resulted in goals this season, United manager Erik ten Hag has pushed for a new deal to be negotiated, and the process is now reaching an end with negotiations moving forward in recent weeks.
De Gea's current contract expires at the end of June, and United has decided not to initiate an automatic one-year extension on his current terms because of his current weekly wage, which exceeds £350,000. Instead, United has attempted to reach a lower agreement for De Gea's extension, with add-ons expected to be based on performance and appearance.
Although they will reevaluate their choices after the season is over and it is clear who the club's owners are, United is still looking to add a goalkeeper to compete with De Gea in the summer. The Glazer family is now debating offers from Sheihk Jassim of Qatar and Sir Jim Ratcliffe of INEOS for a minority investment or full sale possibilities.
When Dean Henderson's loan at Nottingham Forest expires in the summer, United will decide how to handle his future while also showing interest in Diogo Costa of Porto and David Raya of Brentford.
Priority areas for strengthening for United this summer are up front and in central midfield, and before finalizing budgets, they are waiting for the sale process to be completed and to learn whether they will make the Champions League.
David De Gea is nearing a new contract with Manchester United.
David De Gea is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United, with terms agreed in principle, 90min understands.
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