Man Utd star De Gea ‘makes decision on slashing wages’ with Costa eyed

Manchester United star David De Gea is prepared to slash his wages in order to stay at Old Trafford, it has been claimed. The Spain international has been at the club ever since moving from Atletico Madrid back in the summer transfer window of 2011. And though the Red Devils are eyeing Diogo Costa as a potential replacement, keeping their current No 1 still isn’t out of the question.De Gea’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, where he’ll then become a free agent.The Spain international, who helped the club win the Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013, is yet to have a one-year extension in his contract activated.There’s been talk of United potentially moving on the 31-year-old at the end of the campaign, with Porto star Costa being targeted behind the scenes.Yet The Athletic say De Gea is prepared to take a pay cut to ensure his adventure in Manchester goes on.He currently earns an eye-watering £375,000-a-week over in Mancunia, having last penned an extension back in 2019.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd goalkeeper David De Gea is prepared to slash his wages to stay at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY) Man Utd star David De Gea has won most major trophies at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY) Man Utd are being linked with Porto star Diogo Costa (Image: GETTY)’On the feet, for me, he has the capabilities as well. I think when you see this season, he is progressing from game to game on that part. And that has to do not only with the keeper.’It has also to do with the ones in front, how you give the keeper the options to bring passes in, because when they don’t run free, or in the wrong moments, or in the wrong positions, then he doesn’t have the options to pass around.’But I am convinced he can do it and I think the games so far prove that. I think he will improve from game to game on that part.’And De Gea himself spoke out, hailing his team-mates for their defensive resilience.’I think the whole team [are contributing to our clean sheets], not just the defenders,’ he said.WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Man Utd star David De Gea has started every match under Erik ten Hag (Image: GETTY)’I think we are pressing well, we are recovering the ball high in the opponents half so that’s massive for us. I think we defended really well.’Of course we concede some chances at the end, but we’re playing against West Ham, a great team, [who] have good players. I’m really, really happy to be honest.’De Gea is expected to start when United do battle with Real Sociedad on Thursday (5.45pm).They lost 1-0 to the La Liga side at Old Trafford earlier in the season, on the same night of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here