boss might have the ability to signal his different within the type of Yann Sommer because the Dutchman’s first summer season signing, after a gentleman’s settlement with . De Gea’s future at Outdated Trafford has been in query as he has but to signal a brand new contract and up to date errors have referred to as for his place within the group to be doubtful.
Backups Jack Butland and Tom Heaton have didn't problem De Gea this season, however a brand new competitor is anticipated to reach at Outdated Trafford this coming summer season that would push the Spaniard. Dean Henderson will return from his mortgage, whereas there was loads of hypothesis over doable additions.
Sommer has been talked about alongside the likes of David Raya and Diogo Costa, whereas United are reportedly nonetheless within the Swiss stopper after earlier hyperlinks in January. Sommer has spent the second half of the season at Bayern Munich, deputising for Manuel Neuer after the German broke his leg in a snowboarding accident in December.
Nevertheless, in accordance with , Sommer has a gentleman’s settlement with Bayern that he's free to go away the membership this summer season if Neuer returns as primary. Sommer did signal a contract till 2025 as a part of a £7million switch from Borussia Monchengladbach, and Bayern would probably wish to get their a reimbursement if United have been to return for Sommer this summer season.
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The 34-year-old would probably come at a cut price value in comparison with a few of the different potential goalkeeper targets at United. have reportedly slapped a £35m price ticket on Raya regardless of the Spain worldwide having only one extra 12 months left on his contract after one other profitable season within the .
In the meantime, Costa at Porto signed a brand new contract final 12 months which upped his launch clause from £51m to £65m, although he and Raya might be United’s first-choice goalkeeper for years to return whereas Sommer can be approaching the twilight of his profession if he is available in to problem De Gea.
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Ten Hag has thrown his weight behind De Gea, nonetheless, regardless of his latest dip in kind which was amplified by his mistake in opposition to .
“He has essentially the most clear sheets within the league so we might not be right here on this place with out him,” Ten Hag mentioned after De Gea’s blunder on the London Stadium.
“He totally has my perception. No considerations with him. It occurs however as a group it's a must to take care of it, present character, be resilient and bounce again. We would like him to remain and prolong his contract.”