David de Gea may have to take a pay-cut to sign a new contract with Manchester United, something which is a realistic possibility, according to reports.
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The goalkeeper’s current deal expires at the end of this season, although the club has the option to extend it for another year.
The 31-year-old is on enormous wages at Old Trafford, earning £375,000-a-week, so while he remains a guaranteed starter every game, it is still a huge financial decision to extend his deal on the current terms.
There are also doubts over De Gea being the ideal choice in goal for Erik ten Hag, with question marks over his foot work and positioning to play the Dutchman’s style of football.