De Gea’s present deal expires next summer and United are fearful of losing him on a free transfer

Manchester United have offered a new five-year contract to David De Gea that is worth in excess of £350,000 per week.

De Gea’s present deal, which is worth just under £200,000 per week, is due to expire next summer and United are fearful of losing their star goalkeeper on a free transfer. Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among the clubs interested in signing De Gea, who can talk to foreign clubs about a Bosman move from January 1 unless he agrees new terms with United.

United began talks with De Gea, 28, over a year ago, but the two sides have so far failed to reach an agreement. De Gea, the Spaniard, feels that he deserves parity with Alexis Sánchez, the club’s top earner, whose