After a tricky start to this campaign, David De Gea has been in fine form and recently surpassed Peter Schmeichel as the club’s all-time record holder for clean sheets with 183.The 32-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has gone on to rack up more than 500 appearances for the club.When he signed his current deal in September 2019, United agreed to pay De Gea £375,000-a-week – meaning he became the world’s highest-paid goalkeeper.However, according to The Athletic, while United want to extend his deal they are focused on reducing his huge salary – something De Gea realises he must accept if he wants to remain at the club.David de Gea has reportedly turned down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United ahead of his deal expiring at the end of this season – but negotiations with the Spanish stopper are expected to reach a positive conclusion. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7134960##The report states that at the time of signing his current deal, the arrival of Alexis Sanchez on a deal of more than £400,000 per week, along with his status as United’s only No 1 gave De Gea leverage in talks with then chief executive Ed Woodward.After initial question marks about whether the 32-year-old could be Erik ten Hag’s long-term No 1, the Dutchman has appreciated the contribution De Gea has made this season, with a string of sensational saves at big moments in matches. The report outlines how De Gea has received a good proposal but believes his form and match-winning contributions demonstrate he is still one of the Red Devils’ most important players and an appropriate salary should be paid.There is likely to be change elsewhere in the goalkeeping department this summer with the report also stating how Dean Henderson – who has spent the season on loan at Nottingham Forest – could be sold, with United determined to get better at selling players at the right time.🚨🇪🇸 NEW: David de Gea has turned DOWN #MUFC’s first offer of a new contract, but at this stage negotiations are expected to reach a positive conclusion. @lauriewhitwell ✍️ pic.twitter.com/6eCcpxBHSp— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) March 29, 2023 Henderson has two years left on his deal and two clubs have reportedly shown interest over a permanent move after an impressive run of form for Steve Cooper’s side.Elsewhere, after the failed loan move of Martin Dubravka – who was signed to challenge De Gea before returning to Newcastle in January – back-up Tom Heaton is out of contract at the end of the season, while Jack Butland has yet to feature since joining on loan from Crystal Palace in January.United’s next Premier League clash is against Newcastle on Sunday.
