David de Gea makes final decision on Man Utd future after stern warning from Erik ten Hag

David de Gea makes final decision on Man Utd future after stern warning from Erik ten Hag

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been linked with a summer exit after Erik ten Hag warned him he may not be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in future.

David de Gea will turn down a lucrative contract offer from Saudi Arabia and hand over his long-term future to Manchester United.

The 32-year-old Spain international has been negotiating a new deal with Old Trafford management for months and is ready to take a significant pay cut to extend his tenure at the club.

A deal between the goalkeeper and United is believed to be imminent but that hasn’t stopped speculation over De Gea’s position at the club. It is understood that Erik ten Hag is interested in signing a new goalkeeper who is comfortable in match training on his back.

With his contract due to expire at the end of the month, De Gea is free to leave the club as a free agent if a deal cannot be reached with United and the veteran has attracted interest from elsewhere, including in the middle. of its ongoing Middle East contract negotiations.

But talkSPORT are now reporting that De Gea will turn down a huge contract offer from an unnamed Saudi club to stay at Manchester United and fight for his future – despite Ten Hag making it clear he can’t make any offers there, no guarantee that it will. continue to be the first choice in the future. In a recent interview with The Times, Ten Hag said: “I’m not going to say that he [De Gea] will always be my number 1 because at a club like Manchester United there has to be competition in every position. .” 11 players won’t go that one. It’s impossible. You need double posts.

De Gea has faced multiple criticism from fans and pundits this season after committing a series of embarrassing mistakes. Yet he won the Premier League Golden Glove after conceding more goals (17) than any other top goalkeeper. The former Atletico Madrid player’s inability to play convincingly from behind has led to constant speculation he could be replaced, with FC Porto’s beloved Diogo Costa likely to be on Manchester’s radar United.

Ten Hag pointed out that the best goalkeepers must have good foot control and play effectively in the modern game. The Dutchman continued: “It’s not what I want [top-level footwork], but rather what top-level football demands these days.”

“When you watch teams, you have to be able to play from behind and use your goalkeeper as a positive. Otherwise it’s easy for opponents to put pressure on you.” He continued. “He [De Gea] had to get up. He showed progression in different games. ‘

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And Lionel Messi could be edging closer to a decision on his future with Barcelona hoping to tempt him back to the Nou Camp and away from the riches of the Saudi Pro League, despite the reports that the Argentine has been offered the most lucrative contract in football history by Al-Hilal.

The Frenchman is set for a new chapter with Everton amongst the clubs interested.

Dembele has scored three times in 28 appearances this season.

Sheffield United have confirmed their retained list as they prepare to return to the Premier League.

Billy Sharp, Enda Stevens, Jack O’Connell and Kyron Gordon will all leave the club at the end of June.

Meanwhile, Zak Brunt, John Fleck, Ben Osborn and Jack Robinson have been offered new deals.

Millwall make Dykes bid

Millwall have made a bid which could rise to £2m for QPR striker Lyndon Dykes, according to Sky Sports.

Other Championship clubs are interested in the Scotland international, but Millwall are the only ones to table a bid so far.

Brighton ready club-record bid for Colwill

The Daily Mail reports that Brighton are ready to splash out on a club-record deal to sign Levi Colwill from Chelsea this summer, writes Ellie Killick.

Brighton have already had a £30million offer rejected by the Blues, but remain determined to sign the centre-back. They are ready to pay £40m for the 20-year-old.

He made 17 appearances this season, helping Brighton secure Europa League qualification for the first time in their history by finishing sixth in the Premier League.

Kante is undergoing tests in London after agreeing a two-year deal, with the option of a further year, which is worth £172million.

As Mirror Football have reported, Kim’s £51million release clause will become active in July and the South Korean international is set to leave the Italian champions.

The Guardian report that the 26-year-old is Erik ten Hag’s preferred target to strengthen the defence because Harry Maguire is expected to leave this summer.

Maguire will meet with Ten Hag next week to discuss his future after being disappointed with his lack of game time this season. He is likely to leave alongside Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek.

Messi is leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month and had been offered a deal worth €1.2billion (£1.04bn) over two years to move to Saudi Arabia. But he has reportedly opted for America instead.

The MLS franchise, who are part-owned by David Beckham, have been courting Messi for the past few years and appear to have got their man.

The Athletic reports that an agreement has been reached and the England midfielder will undergo a medical in the next few days.

Bellingham is one of the most sought after players on the market, but Real have moved fast to fight off competition from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

The Qatari has been one of two front-runners in the takeover process alongside INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but the saga has dragged on for months. Sheikh Jassim had made the bid directly with the Glazers and the Raine Group, but wants an answer by Friday, at which point he won’t negotiate with them further.

Sheikh Jassim’s bid is for total control of the Premier League club, as per the Daily Mail, and is thought to include major investment in the club’s infrastructure, which has been majorly neglected under the current ownership

As Mirror Football have reported, Rice is Arsenal’s number one priority in the summer transfer window. They are hopeful they can land the England international, in spite of the Hammers’ £100million valuation.

talkSPORT says the Gunners will make a formal approach later this week, once West Ham have returned from their match against Fiorentina in Prague.

The 29-year-old is set to leave Man City this summer, with Pep Guardiola allowing Cancelo to leave on loan in January in a surprise move for a player who was previously one of his outstanding performers.

He became an important player for Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga have not made the deal permanent having been reluctant to meet the £60 million buy-out clause included in his loan contract.

Arsenal have now emerged as candidates to sign the full-back, with Arteta previously having worked with the player during his time with Man City. Cancelo joined City in 2019, with the then right-back evolving to become an effective creative threat from the left-hand-side.

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He still has three years left to run on his current deal, but his growing status will be drawing the interest of clubs who may be more able to match his demands after an impressive 18 months in the north east.

Crystal Palace, Brentford and Burnley are all thought to be monitoring contract talks between Jack Clarke and Sunderland amid reports of talks regarding a new deal having stalled.

TEAMtalk report that the 22-year-old, who 11 goals and 13 assists in all competitions. has not yet agreed a new deal at the Stadium of Light and could be set for a move to the Premier League.

He still has three years left to run on his current deal, but his growing status will be drawing the interest of clubs who may be more able to match his demands after an impressive 18 months in the north east.

Villa make Tielemans demand

Aston Villa have told Youri Tielemans they want a quick answer after making a move for the free agent.

Tielemans is leaving relegated Leicester when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Villa boss Unai Emery hopes the lure of European football can tempt the Belgian international,26, after they finished seventh.

Tielemans’ representatives have been approached with Emery keen to push ahead with strengthening his squad in central midfield.

Emery also wants a new winger with targets including Leicester’s Harvey Barnes and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.

According to FootballTransfers, the midfielder could be subject to interest from the Hammers amid the expected departure of Declan Rice.

Last month, the Daily Mail reported that a £40 million price tag had been placed on the set-piece specialist.

Porro is quoted by the Daily Mail as confessing: “If Kane decides to go to Real Madrid we’ll be as happy as he is or more.”

Spurs fans keen on keeping Kane at the club are unlikely to take too kindly to those remarks, as speculation linking the stiker with a move to Spain does not seem to be going away any time soon.