While the 32-year-old shot-stopper continues discussions with Man United and could potentially reunite with the club in the near future, the Red Devils are said to be exploring alternative options. Inter Milan's Andre Onana and Feyenoord's Justin Bijlow have been linked with moves to Erik ten Hag's team. However, The Sun suggests that Al-Nassr, who secured the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this year, are now legitimate contenders to sign the Spanish goalkeeper.
The report indicates that the Saudi Arabian club is prepared to offer De Gea a weekly wage of £250,000 for his services, in addition to securing his transfer for free. On the other hand, Man United is believed to be willing to pay De Gea £200,000 per week, a significant decrease from his previous salary of £375,000 per week at Old Trafford.
Since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2011, De Gea has made 545 appearances for the Red Devils, accumulating 190 clean sheets along the way. During the 2022-23 season, the goalkeeper featured in 58 matches across all competitions, recording 25 clean sheets and winning the Golden Glove award for his 17 shutouts in the Premier League.
Although De Gea encountered some notable errors last season and faced challenges adapting to a more ball-playing style under head coach Ten Hag, his preferred choice is reportedly still a return to Manchester United. However, it is unlikely that he would accept a backup role at the club despite his frustration with the current situation.
