Manchester United players have praised David de Gea after he was confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner.
09.05.2023 - 09:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Many Manchester United supporters have been taking to social media to call for the club to either sell David de Gea or demote him next season.
The Spaniard fumbled a routine save for the only goal of the game as West Ham beat United 1-0 on Sunday. The goalkeeper let in a similar flap-handed goal in August’s 4-0 loss to Brentford before being at fault for two goals in the Europa League quarter-final loss to Sevilla.
De Gea sees his contract expire next month but the shot-stopper is set to soon be handed a new deal with reduced terms. The 32-year-old is the longest serving member in the current United squad and is the last remaining player to have last lifted the title at Old Trafford.
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Fans are appreciative of his efforts over the course of his stay but some believe that now is the time to let him go. The Manchester Evening News understands that De Gea’s status as the club’s No.1 is under threat.
Erik ten Hag is facing a tough call with the injured Dean Henderson likely to leave following his comments about the club following his season-long move to Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, loan goalkeeper Jack Butland is said to be nearing a move to Rangers following the expiration of his contract at Crystal Palace.
Regardless, though, several United fans have made their feelings known about De Gea. Several Reds-supporting MEN Sport readers believe his days are numbered and that they should come to an end soon having been a perceived liability in recent years.
Dambuster007: Time to let him go. A few seasons ago he cost us a top four spot in the same way. He knows he isn't going to get dropped and he gets complacent.
I8arrogant: De Gea has had his day, time to
Manchester United players have praised David de Gea after he was confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner.
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