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title: "Transfer Scenario: Manchester United and David De Gea"
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author: "Stephan Georgiou"
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published: "2019-09-24T21:10:55Z"
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# Transfer Scenario: Manchester United and David De Gea

**This article forms part of our *Transfer Scenario* feature, which is where Football Transfer Tavern takes a look at a recent transfer rumour and suggests what the potential consequences would be, should a deal be completed.**

Here, we look at a done deal – in this case, [David De Gea’s](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49719629) new contract at Manchester United, suggesting what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have been faced with had the Spaniard turned down an opportunity to extend his Old Trafford career.

**Big-money replacement**

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Jan-Oblak-playing-for-Atletico-Madrid-1024x653.jpg)

United are yet to flex the financial muscle handed to them by Inter Milan when they paid for [Romelu Lukaku’s](https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49146040) Old Trafford exit in August, and with De Gea otherwise leaving a gap between the sticks, Solskjaer may have made a new No1 his main priority, with Atletico Madrid ‘keeper [Jan Oblak](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3872628/sources-oblak-wants-atleti-exitfavours-united) – currently rated at [£90m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jan-oblak/marktwertverlauf/spieler/121483) by Transfermarkt – previously linked with a move which would be identical to the one De Gea made from the Spanish capital.

**Strikeforce remains bare**

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-05-04T203837Z_1484988634_RC1BA4804200_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-BRH-MUN-1-1024x781.jpg)

That could have the knock-on effect of United’s lack of [options](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kadernachposition/verein/985) up front taking a backseat behind the search for a new first-choice goalkeeper.

While a team of Manchester United’s financial might may be able to stomach more than one marquee signing in one summer (with two of their three summer [signings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/transfers/verein/985) costing almost £130m combined), the possibility that their attack may not become a priority could lead to the strikeforce not being added to in the way it would otherwise have done.

**International blues**

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/David-De-GeaDavid-De-Geadd.jpg)

There can be little arguing that De Gea’s new deal removes any uncertainty over his future, allowing for a clear mind ahead of the remainder of the Premier League season, which is to be followed by the European Championships.

If talk of a move away or rumours about his commitment were brought into question, it could have had the opposite effect. And ahead of a European Championship campaign which has seen the Spaniard’s No1 spot come under threat from compatriot [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/manchester-united-chelsea-kepa-arrizabalaga-david-de-gea-spain-goalkeeper-news-a8953226.html), perhaps prolonging uncertainty over his future would further hinder his chances of earning his place back between the sticks for La Roja.

***Manchester United fans, how important could De Gea’s extension prove to be? Join the discussion by commenting below!***