David De Gea

[Sméagol]

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea came close to joining Real Madrid in 2015, but the transfer collapsed at the 11th hour after Ed Woodward poured coffee all over the fax machine, or something like that.

Weeks after his failed move to Real, De Gea signed a four-year deal with the Red Devils. He’s been continually linked with a move to Madrid, but there was no concrete interest from the Champions League winners because Zinedine Zidane wanted to continue with Keylor Navas.

Now that Zidane has stepped down as manager, Spanish newspaper AS claims the club will look to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer. The report claims signing United star De Gea “seems impossible”, something similar to signing Kepa from Athletic Bilbao since his contract extension.

The situation has left Madrid with two quality options, say AS – Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak. These two players are now “waiting for the call” from the 13-time European champions.

The Belgium international’s current deal at Stamford Bridge runs down in 2019 and there’s been no recent signs he’s overly eager to renew.

Courtois spent three seasons on loan at Atletico from 2011 to 2014 and is keen on returning to Madrid “due to family issues”. If Chelsea fail to capitalise on his sale this summer, he could leave the Blues as a free agent a year from now.

AS also claims Oblak is another option for Real. The Atletico stopper has a €100m release clause in his contract and the Slovenian is said to be open to the idea of leaving the Rojiblancos and moving to Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid have no issues in giving a better salary to Oblak, but his release clause could be an issue for them. On the other hand, AS believe they can sign Courtois for €30-40m, given his contract status.

sportwitness.co.uk/chelsea-star-waiting-call-manchester-united-transfer-deemed-difficult/

[Rustin Cohle]

www.football365.com/news/de-gea-i-dont-think-real-madrid-have-my-number

De Gea: I don’t think Real Madrid have my number

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea claims that he is in the dark about whether he will join Real Madrid.

De Gea has long been linked with a move to Madrid and their new manager Julen Lopetegui obviously knows him well from Spain duty.

He was of course asked about his future while preparing for the World Cup.

“I don’t think Florentino Pérez has my number,” he told Cadena COPE. “I don’t know if I’ll be the goalkeeper at Real Madrid, what I do know is that I’m very happy in Manchester.

“What I want is to win titles, like every other player.

“There’s no lacking in winning titles there, we have to improve, we are a big club, we are not here to take second place. We have to improve and make this club great.”

If he does move, then it will be for an awful lot of money as the price of goalkeepers is finally matching their importance.

[Max United]

Jun 13, 2018 8:09:15 GMT Rustin Cohle said:

www.football365.com/news/de-gea-i-dont-think-real-madrid-have-my-number

De Gea: I don’t think Real Madrid have my number

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea claims that he is in the dark about whether he will join Real Madrid.

De Gea has long been linked with a move to Madrid and their new manager Julen Lopetegui obviously knows him well from Spain duty.

He was of course asked about his future while preparing for the World Cup.

“I don’t think Florentino Pérez has my number,” he told Cadena COPE. “I don’t know if I’ll be the goalkeeper at Real Madrid, what I do know is that I’m very happy in Manchester.

“What I want is to win titles, like every other player.

“There’s no lacking in winning titles there, we have to improve, we are a big club, we are not here to take second place. We have to improve and make this club great.”

If he does move, then it will be for an awful lot of money as the price of goalkeepers is finally matching their importance.

So good and bad. We need to bring in solid players and nothing but a title will suffice this year. Does De Gea have 2 years left plus an option to extend for a year on his contract left?

[ratbag]

No idea where they get their 'information' but anyway...

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal that will keep David De Gea at the club through his prime years and an announcement could be imminent.

De Gea’s future is one that has been a hot topic as Real Madrid have been linked with the player many consider to be the goalkeeper in the world. Madrid’s interest goes back years and in 2015 they were close to signing the Spanish international.

However, with the European champions unable to stump up the cash to make the move, they have been forced to consider alternatives, with Roma goalkeeper Allison set to move to Spain instead. Allison’s move will apparently break the world record for a goalkeeper but even then, De Gea would likely command a far greater fee.

And that means they have all but conceded defeat in their long running pursuit of United’s stopper. At 27, United can now expect to tie De Gea down to his prime years. The Independent reports that the club have moved swiftly to placate their best player by offering him a five year deal, which should stop the rumour mill for at least two years.

The report suggests that terms have already been agreed and it is at the stage where an announcement could be made at any time.

With the World Cup proving to be an obstacle in terms of signing players (save, perhaps, for someone like Gareth Bale, who isn’t taking part), the announcement would be a timely one to please supporters who feel the side needs strengthening.

[Max United]

Please be true

[Sméagol]

[RAZ]

Jun 15, 2018 15:10:43 GMT Sméagol said:

fuck yes!whenever dave agrees a new contract with us,its the best bit of business in the summer window

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I said it a few months back, I really think we should make him captain. He's the most worthy player at the club for the role.

[Stew]

Beautiful.

[Max United]

Like a new signing, De Gea is there!

[Reduntildeath]

Best news we’ve had since Keane signed his new deal.
Thought he was a gonner too at the time.

[Rustin Cohle]

Jun 15, 2018 15:23:17 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

I said it a few months back, I really think we should make him captain. He's the most worthy player at the club for the role.

On the one hand, I don't like goalies to be captain.

On the other, he is the most worthy player (sorry Ander, you just don't play enough) and bloody well deserves it.

[juanveron]

Jun 15, 2018 17:14:33 GMT Rustin Cohle said:

Jun 15, 2018 15:23:17 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

I said it a few months back, I really think we should make him captain. He's the most worthy player at the club for the role.

On the one hand, I don't like goalies to be captain.

On the other, he is the most worthy player (sorry Ander, you just don't play enough) and bloody well deserves it.

If he does sign, I think it’s a no brainer. Our best player and has been here for years at this point.

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You'd expect him to be on record breaking goalie wages. Really glad he's signed (alledgedly)

[Max United]

Jun 15, 2018 17:57:14 GMT Carbon said:

You'd expect him to be on record breaking goalie wages. Really glad he's signed (alledgedly)

The Jose mouth piece has spoken