DAVID DE GEA is determined to stay and fight for a first-team place at Manchester United, according to reports.
The Spaniard’s future was cast into doubt after Dean Henderson took his place in the side towards the end of last season.
And the signing of goalkeeper Tom Heaton this week has sparked further questions about De Gea’s future.
The Red Devils now have four keepers in the squad with Lee Grant putting pen to paper on a new one year deal on Thursday.
But De Gea will attempt to play his way back into the side according to The Times.
He has been at United for ten years and has two more years left on his current contract.
And it is believed that his £375,000 a week wages would prove a sticking point if a club tried to sign him.
Heaton has set his sights on becoming United’s no.1 so could push De Gea and Henderson for game time.
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Upon signing the former Aston Villa ace said: “I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running. I feel great at the moment. I feel in great shape and I’m looking forward to coming in to compete with the other goalkeepers.
“I’ve got my eyes firmly set on trying to get into the team and I’m looking forward to getting started on that journey.”
Meanwhile, Juan Mata has also signed a new deal, extending his Old Trafford stay for another year.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
