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David de Gea was Manchester United's Player of the Year in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018

De Gea's loss of form more than a blip - Neville

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea must go back to basics to boost his confidence and reverse his disappointing run of form, former captain Gary Neville has said.

Soccer • 22 Jun 20

David de Gea was heavily criticised by Roy Keane for failing to stop Spurs' opener

Solksjaer: 'I'm not sure Roy would've stopped it'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer doubted Roy Keane's opinion that David De Gea is overrated and that he would have saved Steven Bergwijn's goal in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

'I would be swinging punches' - Keane slates De Gea

Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United No 1 David de Gea as "the most over-rated goalkeeper I have seen in a long time" after the Spaniard failed to save a shot from Tottenham's Steven Bergwijn in Friday night's 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20

Schmeichel & De Gea praise creative young Irish keeper

A young Irish boy's creative take on training in self-isolation has drawn praise from goalkeeping greats like David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel.

Soccer • 24 Mar 20

Paul Pogba has missed four of United's last seven matches

Pogba to miss Liverpool encounter

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool, while goalkeeper David de Gea faces a scan and is a major injury doubt.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

David de Gea (C) leaves the pitch in Stockholm

Thigh injury could rule De Gea out of Liverpool clash

David De Gea received treatment for a thigh injury at half-time during Spain's 1-1 draw in Sweden before aggravating the problem and withdrawing in the second half, according to Spain boss Robert Moreno.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

(L-R) Mikel Oyarzabal, Inigo Martinez and Jesus Navas mob Rodrigo

Euro 2020 wrap: De Gea limps out as Spain book ticket

Spain needed an injury-time goal from Rodrigo to book their place at Euro 2020 with two matches to spare.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

David De Gea is sticking with Manchester United

De Gea signs new four-year deal with United

David De Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 16 Sep 19

David de Gea: "We are Manchester United, we need to fight for trophies"

De Gea keen to skipper United as he nears new deal

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, reported to be on the verge of agreeing a six-year contract extension, has said he would welcome being captain of the Premier League club.

Soccer • 23 Jul 19

David De Gea is considered one of the world's best goalkeepers

Manchester United closing in on new contract for De Gea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested David De Gea is on the brink of signing a new contract with Manchester United, which could make the Spanish international the best paid goalkeeper in the world.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

United fight to keep De Gea with improved contract

Manchester United have made an improved offer to David De Gea in an attempt to finally agree upon a contract extension.

Soccer • 03 Jul 19

Talks on a new deal have apparently gone well between both parties

Juan Mata set to extend his United tenure

Juan Mata's current deal at United expires at the end of June but negotiations over a new deal have been positive.

Soccer • 18 Jun 19

Solskjaer keeping faith with De Gea

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed out-of-sorts David De Gea will not be dropped at Huddersfield, with deputy Sergio Romero injured.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Solskjaer backs de Gea after Champions League hopes hit

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer unequivocally backed David De Gea and insisted the faltering goalkeeper is not to blame for Manchester United being in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification.

Soccer • 29 Apr 19

David De Gea's future is out of his Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's hands

Solskjaer aiming to keep De Gea as Valencia nears exit

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are doing everything they can to agree a new deal with David De Gea - but the caretaker boss has paved the way for club captain Antonio Valencia to leave this summer.

Soccer • 01 Mar 19

Ander Herrera believe Manchester United can still overcome Paris St Germain

Herrera claims United can cause Champions League shock

Ander Herrera has not given up on Champions League progress and is confident that Manchester United's loss to Paris St Germain will not "hurt" or throw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side off kilter.

Soccer • 13 Feb 19

David de Gea has been one of Manchester United's most impressive performers in recent years

United 'making progress' on new contract with De Gea

Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are "making progress" in contract negotiations with the likes of David De Gea, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19

David De Gea became the second-most expensive goalkeeper in the world in 2011 when he joined United from Atletico Madrid for £18.9m

United set to trigger De Gea's one-year contract option

Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension on influential goalkeeper David De Gea's contract, according to reports today.

Soccer • 29 Nov 18

Mourinho had David de Gea to thank once again

'A phenomenal save' - Mourinho relieved after win

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he can't fault his players' desire but admitted that goalkeeper David de Gea saved his side from defeat after their 1-0 victory over Young Boys.

Soccer • 27 Nov 18

David De Gea is regarded as one of the world's best goalkeepers

Mourinho 'not confident' De Gea will extend United deal

Jose Mourinho is "not confident" but also "not worried" that Manchester United will tie star man David De Gea down to a new deal.

Soccer • 26 Oct 18

Leroy Sane (L), Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva have been superb for Manchester City this season

Man City trio in hunt for PFA Player of the Year award

Manchester City trio Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane and David Silva have been shortlisted for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for the 2017-18 season.

Soccer • 14 Apr 18

David de Gea was Manchester United's best player

De Gea comes to United's rescue in Seville

David De Gea's exceptional display saved Manchester United's blushes as Jose Mourinho's men somehow escaped with a goalless draw from a match dominated by Sevilla.

Soccer • 21 Feb 18

David De Gea won't be allowed to leave Old Trafford according to Jose Mourinho

Mourinho insists that De Gea is going nowhere

Jose Mourinho has no intention of allowing David De Gea to leave as Manchester United are trying to attract the best players, not lose them.

Soccer • 10 Feb 18

"The team is in a good moment," says De Gea.

Man United can topple City, says De Gea

Manchester United have the confidence and ability to end Manchester City's winning run, says United goalkeeper David De Gea.

Soccer • 08 Dec 17

De Gea is the best in the world - Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho labelled goalkeeper David de Gea as the best in the world after the Spaniard equalled a Premier League record during his side's exhilarating 3-1 victory at Arsenal.

Soccer • 03 Dec 17