Jorge Mendes, the agent of David De Gea, has confirmed that he is negotiating with Manchester United over a new contract for the goalkeeper despite rumours that he is wanted by Real Madrid.

De Gea, who moved to Old Trafford in 2011 from Atlético Madrid for £17.8m, has been in superb form this season for Louis van Gaal’s side, leading to speculation that he has been identified as the long-term successor to Iker Casillas at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

However Mendes, who is also the agent of Cristiano Ronaldo and José Mourinho, revealed in an interview with the Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Sunday night that he has already entered discussions over renewing the 24-year-old’s current contract, which expires next summer.

“I am negotiating his contract renewal but we haven’t signed anything yet,” said Mendes.



“As of this moment, we will see what happens. We’re holding talks and at this moment, it seems he could continue with United, but as I say, we haven’t signed anything yet.”

Mendes stated last week that De Gea was happy to stay at United despite the club’s decision to sign the former Barcelona goalkeeper Víctor Valdés on a free transfer last month.