Exclusive: David De Gea's Mega Contract Renewal with Man Utd Imminent After His Glamorous Wedding Amidst Andre Onana Transfer Buzz

Manchester United plan to recommence discussions with David De Gea regarding a fresh contract once his wedding ceremonies conclude during the upcoming weekend. De Gea's existing contract is set to expire on June 30th at midnight. However, out of respect for the 32-year-old goalkeeper's personal time with his family in Spain, the club has decided against intervening at the moment.

United is expected to proceed with face-to-face negotiations with De Gea at a later time. De Gea, who signed with Man Utd in 2011 after playing for Atletico Madrid, has made 545 appearances since joining Old Trafford and recently exceeded Peter Schmeichel's record for the most clean sheets in the club's history.

Despite enduring a challenging season, marked by numerous high-profile errors and increased scrutiny regarding his weaknesses in possession, the Spaniard managed to secure the prestigious Golden Glove award in the Premier League. Looking ahead to next season, Manchester United is fortunate to have a range of goalkeeper options, including Dean Henderson returning from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest and the extension of Tom Heaton's contract, providing alternatives in the event that negotiations with De Gea falter.

Sky in Italy are reporting that United are expected to make a move for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who worked with Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax previously.

Why Ten Hag would want a change at No 1

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Ten Hag quickly recognized, considering his preferred playing style at Ajax, that De Gea was not a suitable fit. His characteristics did not align with the requirements of his possession-focused approach as the new manager.

Immediate challenges surfaced, evident in the humbling 4-0 defeat against Brentford, which showcased De Gea's poor performance. However, this outcome was a consequence of not leveraging the strengths of the players available to Ten Hag.

Both sides could share blame, and the United manager has recognized the challenges that lie ahead in shaping United according to his vision. Valuable insights were gained when the goalkeeper was directed to opt for long kicks against teams employing high-pressing tactics.

United has initiated communication with Inter Milan regarding Andre Onana, and has also considered David Raya from Brentford and Diogo Costa from Porto. Ten Hag publicly supported De Gea, but the Dutch manager did not assure him of being the first-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming season, regardless of whether he stayed or not.

Content: Dean Henderson has returned to the club following the conclusion of his loan spell at Nottingham Forest, presenting United with the option to promote from their own ranks. De Gea, on the other hand, has been unable to maintain consistent brilliance due to occasional lapses in concentration. Ten Hag remains eager to construct a team that excels in build-up play, necessitating a goalkeeper who confidently ventures off his line without hesitation.

Said Benrahma's shot pierced through him in the West Ham defeat, while he had some responsibility for all three of Sevilla's second-leg goals that led to United's elimination from the Europa League. Criticism arose over De Gea's failure to readjust his feet, allowing Ilkay Gundogan's second goal in United's FA Cup final loss against Manchester City to travel such a long distance.

In the crucial moments, in the key games, how often has he been the man for the big occasion?

De Gea has a strong aspiration to continue playing at the highest level. Opting for a lucrative payday in Saudi Arabia would signify a recognition that his prime days are now in the past.

Aside from the prolonged takeover, Manchester United have other priorities to address this summer. They are keen on acquiring a minimum of one new striker, and their interest in Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund still stands.

There is optimism that the player sales will contribute to an increment in the transfer budget, along with the futures of Harry Maguire, Fred, Scott McTominay, and Anthony Martial.

However, if the resolution of the De Gea situation results in a vacancy at the No 1 position, all of that would become less significant in the hierarchy. Did De Gea singlehandedly contribute to securing a top-four spot alongside Carabao Cup triumph, or would there have been a smaller point gap to Man City with a different goalkeeper?

Content: He played every minute, contributing significantly, but the impact of his presence on United's destiny remains undeniable.

To address all of United's numerous problems, acquiring a first-choice goalkeeper becomes Ten Hag's primary and only concern.

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