Manchester United will replace David De Gea with an experienced international goalkeeper in the summer, and Sir Alex Ferguson has lined up Barcelona’s out of contract Victor Valdes,
Ferguson is becoming increasingly impatient with de Gea after a string of high profile blunders such as failing to deal with Steven Gerrard’s shot in the build-up to Liverpool’s goal at Old Trafford two weeks ago coupled with his inability to deal with the cross which lead to Tottenham’s 90th minute equaliser at the weekend. And the decision by Victor Valdes to reject a new contract at the Nou Camp has alerted Ferguson to the 31-year old experienced shot stopper.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring de Gea’s situation at Old Trafford, due to the persistent rumours suggesting the Spaniard is unhappy with life in Manchester. With his pop star girlfriend Edurne Garcia Almagro living in Madrid, it seems a move to the Spanish capital would appeal to the young keeper.
Both Ferguson and United’s goalkeeping coach, Eric Steele believe de Gea has the potential to be one of the world’s best, but is more likely to thrive in a less physical environment outside of the Premier League, after seeing him flap at a number of crosses recently.
They have also not ruled out the possibility of signing Iker Cassilas of Real Madrid or Stoke City’s Asmir Begovic.
What do you think of this news? Should De Gea be given more chance to prove himself? Would Valdes make a good addition to the squad? Share your thoughts below.
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