Man Utd transfer news

DAVID DE GEA is willing to take a pay cut if it secures his long-term future at Old Trafford.Manchester United have just activated their 12-month option on the goalkeeper, keeping him at the club until the end of next season.
David de Gea has 18 months left on his Manchester United contractCredit: REUTERS
The Spaniard is willing to take a massive pay cut to extend his Old Trafford stayCredit: Rex
De Ge earns a whopping £375,000 a weekCredit: REX
The Spain star, 32, would love to stay way beyond that and is hoping for a minimum three-year extension if he can agree a new deal.
Now Old Trafford sources claim De Gea has told club bosses he is after security, rather than trying to hold them to ransom — and if that means slashing his wages, then he will do so.
He is currently the Reds’ top earner at around £375,000 a week and would have to take a drop of more than 25 per cent to get his wish.
Boss Erik ten Hag has assured the keeper he has his full backing and is not chasing a new No 1, despite links with Brentford’s David Raya.
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De Gea hopes that by blinking first a deal can be done as he does not want contract talks heading into the summer.
And insiders claim United are equally confident of reaching an agreement for the man who has been at the club since June 2011.
De Gea must keep Arsenal at bay in today’s Emirates showdown.
United’s clashes with the Gunners were often fiery encounters when Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were in the dugouts.
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Ten Hag and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta are unlikely to generate as many off-field headlines.
Yet De Gea does not see why the current gaffers should not slug it out for trophies over the next few years.
He said: “I hope so. We’re talking about one of the best managers in history, Sir Alex and Wenger from Arsenal.
“It’s different eras, different football but let’s see.
“Both teams have always been massive clubs, always playing to win trophies.
“So, it’s nice to play each other now with both teams in such good shape and playing well.”
Ten Hag has only been at United for six months but has transformed the club into title challengers for the first time since Fergie left in 2013.
Erik ten Hag has given David de Gea reassurances over his futureCredit: REUTERS
And a nine-game winning run was only ended by Crystal Palace’s late equaliser on Tuesday.
Arsenal’s sole defeat came at Old Trafford in September but the rematch is a game United really need to win if they are to get in the title mix.
De Gea, who once made a record-equalling 14 saves when United won at the Emirates in 2017, knows it is a big ask but reckons it can be done.
He added: “We are playing well, competing very well, the team has a great spirit and we all want to win.
“The feeling is good. Arsenal are doing really well this season — but we have to go there and try to win the game.”
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United must do so without midfielder Casemiro, who is suspended after his fifth booking of the season.
De Gea admitted: “He’s one of the best players in the team, so it’s going to be a big miss.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Alejandro Garnacho the longest contract that they have ever tabled, according to reports.The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene this season with some exhilarating displays.
Man United want to hand Alejandro Garnacho the longest deal in their historyCredit: Rex
Club chiefs are keen to tie him down for as long as possible, believing he could become their biggest asset in years.
According to the Mirror, they are offering Garnacho an EIGHT YEAR contract.
They add, however, that the Argentine youth international is unsure whether to sign it.
Garnacho’s current contract expires in 2024, and representatives only want to sign a four-year deal.
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United want to pay him £32,000 a week – the most they’d have offered a teenager in their history.
But his agents want a deal worth north of £40,000 a week.
While Garnacho is not thought to be keen on signing an eight-year deal, there is no suggestion that he would like to leave imminently.
Real Madrid would be keen to sign him, should he become available.
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While Atletico Madrid would also like to bring him back to the Spanish capital, having lost him to United aged 16 for just £420,000 in October 2020.
Garnacho’s stock has risen along with his play time this season, complicating negotiations.
He has made 16 appearances for United’s first team under Erik ten Hag this term.
The livewire winger scored his first Prem goal in the final match prior to the World Cup, a stoppage time winner against Fulham.
Issues were raised last summer regarding his time-keeping during United’s tour of Thailand and Australia.
However no one at the club doubts his talent.
Garnacho, 18, netted a memorable last minute winner against FulhamCredit: AFP More

A TRIO of Manchester United youngsters — including Charlie Savage — could be heading out on loan.Midfielder Savage — son of Robbie — attacker Charlie McNeill and young Dutch centre-half Bjorn Hardley are also up for grabs.
Charlie Savage featured for United during pre-seasonCredit: Getty
Savage, 19, has made one senior appearance for Manchester United.
The starlet was brought on for a late cameo during a 1-1 Champions League draw with Young Boys last season.
He has also been named on the bench in the Premier League, for the 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on the final day last May.
Savage is yet to make a matchday squad under Erik ten Hag.
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But he did feature on the Red Devils’ pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand last summer.
He also travelled on United’s trip to Spain during the World Cup in December.
Savage is a Welsh youth international, and has earned one cap for their Under-21s.
McNeill, also 19, HAS featured for United this season.
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He was called upon from the bench during his side’s 1-0 Europa League defeat to Real Sociedad.
The England youth international has struggled for goals in the PL2 this term, however, netting just once in 12 appearances.
Hardley, 20, is yet to feature for United’s first team – but was an unused sub for the aforementioned clash with Young Boys last term.
The centre-back has been a regular for the Red Devils’ Under-21s in PL2 this season.
Charlie McNeill, left, trains alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro MartinezCredit: Getty
Bjorn Hardley is a regular in the PL2Credit: Getty More

EX-MANCHESTER UNITED coach Chris Armas is set to join Jesse Marsch’s backroom team at Leeds.Leeds lost Mark Jackson to MK Dons earlier this season and have been on the lookout for a new assistant coach since.
Armas with Rangnick on the Old Trafford touchlineCredit: PA
According to the Daily Mail, Leeds boss Jesse Marsch could link-up with fellow American Armas.
The report states that a deal has been agreed and Armas has arrived in England to take the post, pending visa approval.
The 50-year-old has managerial experience in the MLS.
Armas managed New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC.

But he is coming off the back of a horror spell under Ralf Rangnick at Man Utd.
Rangnick joined the Red Devils in late 2021 as interim manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked.
But Rangnick failed to guide the Old Trafford club to a top-four finish.
The Austrian was then meant to move into a role behind the scenes, supporting the then newly appointed Erik ten Hag for the 2022-23 season.
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However, he didn’t end up taking that post and instead manages Austria.
Marsch’s side will next be in action when they face Brentford on Sunday. More