Manchester United could lose David De Gea to the Saudi Pro League revolution, with the goalkeeper considering a Middle Eastern move
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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea could be set to move Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
The Spaniard was once rated as one of the world's best between the sticks but has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Erik ten Hag's arrival has seen Manchester United place more emphasis on the goalkeeper playing out from the back – and despite keeping De Gea as his No.1 all season at Old Trafford, the club have now released him, yet remain in discussions over his future according to the Evening Standard.
"I will not say he’ll always be my No.1, because in a club like Manchester United there must be competition in all positions,” Ten Hag told The Times. “You can’t do it with 11 players. It is impossible. You need double positions.”
Erik ten Hag has implied that David De Gea will be No.2 goalkeeper next season if he stays (Image credit: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
According to the Mail, Saudi side Al Nassr are planning to reunite De Gea with former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.
De Gea could be expected to pick up £250,000 a week in wages, should he make the switch.
United, meanwhile, remain in talks for Andre Onana, according to Sky Sports.
"There is optimism a proposal of around £40 million up front plus £5m in add-ons (€52.5m) could get a deal over the line," according to the report.
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Andre Onana is wanted by Manchester United (Image credit: Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Onana has worked with Ten Hag at Ajax before and has only spent a season at Champions League runners-up Inter Milan after moving to Serie A 12 months ago.
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