MANCHESTER UNITED fans went wild after David De Ge’s first-half heroics in their Premier League clash with Newcastle.
The Red Devils were under the cosh at St James’ Park from the get-go, with Eddie Howe’s troops going from the jugular early doors.
And they had De Gea to thank for them not going behind in the 15th minute.
The Spaniard pulled off a tremendous double save to deny Alexander Isak and Joel Willock to keep the scores level.
And the Old Trafford faithful flocked to Twitter to hail their long-time stooper.
One tweeted: ” David de Gea with a double save worth a contract renewal of its own.”
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Another said: “That ‘double save’ has just added another 3 years onto De Gea’s contract.”
And another said: “It’s a myth that we need to replace De Gea man… double save.”
One remarked: “That is a great double save from David de Gea.”
Another chimed in: “De Gea double save outchea.”
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Spain international De Gea’s contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season.
United did have the option to extend the Spaniard’s stay by a further 12 months but opted not to.
The Red Devils brass, however, are eager to tie the 32-year-old down to a new deal.
SunSport revealed this week that United plan to restructure De Gea’s £250,000-a-week contract.
They plan to pay him a lower guaranteed wage but throw in extras if he makes enough appearances.
De Gea joined United in the summer of 2011 from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
The keeper has racked up 525 appearances during his time with the Red Devils, in which he’s won the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
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