David de Gea 'REJECTS Man United's new contract offer' as they try to cut down his wages
Daily MailDavid de Gea has reportedly turned down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United ahead of his deal expiring at the end of this season - but negotiations with the Spanish stopper are expected to reach a positive conclusion. When he signed his current deal in September 2019, United agreed to pay De Gea £375,000-a-week - meaning he became the world's highest-paid goalkeeper. David de Gea has reportedly turned down Manchester United's first offer of a new contract After initially struggling, De Gea has enjoyed a fine campaign and has made several top saves The report states that at the time of signing his current deal, the arrival of Alexis Sanchez on a deal of more than £400,000 per week, along with his status as United's only No 1 gave De Gea leverage in talks with then chief executive Ed Woodward. Talks on a new deal are expected to conclude positively with Erik ten Hag keen to keep De Gea The report also states keeper Dean Henderson may leave United permanently this summer There is likely to be change elsewhere in the goalkeeping department this summer with the report also stating how Dean Henderson - who has spent the season on loan at Nottingham Forest - could be sold, with United determined to get better at selling players at the right time.