Manchester United fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are encouraged by their club’s intentions after the Daily Star revealed that David De Gea has been offered a ‘double your money’ deal which will bring his salary to £140,000-a-week.
The hierarchy at United have quickly turned their attention to the Spanish shot stopper after his future was called into question following the club tying down Victor Valdes yesterday on an 18-month contract.
Punters in the tavern are happy to hear that chief executive Clive Woodward is going the extra mile to secure De Gea’s future after Real Madrid made it quite clear they were interested in him.
It is thought that the Spanish international wanted assurances from the club that he will continue to be considered the first choice keeper before he signs another long term deal.
A lot of clubs around Europe would happily pay over the odds for De Gea, who has been world class this season, and it is important that the Red Devils keep him happy.
Maybe Louis van Gaal made his comments yesterday in light of De Gea’s situation after he made it obvious that he considers Valdes as his number two.
He said: “He joins the club as the number two goalkeeper and is a great addition to the first team.”
