De Gea’s contract runs out next summer, although United have the option of a further year

José Mourinho is worried that Manchester United could lose David De Gea on a free transfer to Juventus.

The Italian champions, who beat United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday, have become masters in the art of snapping up top talent for nothing and it is understood that the goalkeeper is aware that they want him when his deal at Old Trafford expires.

The 27-year-old has a contract that runs out next summer, although United have the option of a further year. It appears that Juventus are ready to play a waiting game — just as they did when they lured a 19-year-old Paul Pogba to Turin in 2012 after his contract ran down. United then had to spend £89 million to bring the France