David de Gea is said to have finalised the main terms of his renewal contract at Manchester United in the knowledge that he may lose his No.1 status.
The Spaniard’s howler against West Ham added to a list of errors that have led to goals this season and MEN Sport understands that his first-choice status is insecure.
De Gea’s initial deal was due to expire next month. The 32-year-old is United’s longest serving squad member and is the final remaining member who last lifted the Premier League title in 2013.
However, Ten Hag stopped short of backing him as next season’s preferred pick when asked about it after the West Ham defeat. ALSO READ: Weghorst lifts lid on talks with Manchester United over his future The Telegraph claims that only the details of the reduced salary and bonuses need to be ironed out before an announcement is made, the club opting against triggering the option of his one-year extension.
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