Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea set for Saudi Arabia move: report

Mark White
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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea looks dejected during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on May 7, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.
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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, Manager of Manchester United, looks dejected during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain.
Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks dejected during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain.

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.

Andre Onana of Cameroon looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon at Al Janoub Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Andre Onana of Cameroon looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon at Al Janoub Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

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.

The Nottingham Post, meanwhile, reports that Dean Henderson is in talks with Nottingham Forest over a permanent move.

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Manchester United transfer news is doing the rounds, with the Red Devils said to be in the market for several stars this summer. 

Andre Onana is wanted in goal, Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani are wanted up front, while wonderkid Vitor Roque has been linked, too. Portuguese teen Joao Neves is on the radar, while his countryman Goncalo Ramos is in the crosshairs. United have also enquired about Theo Hernandez, while Jadon Sancho has been put up for sale.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford looks set to remain with a bumper new contract.