David de Gea lined up for incredible Cristiano Ronaldo reunion as Al-Nassr eye up free transfer from Man Utd
DAVID DE GEA is a target for Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr as his Manchester United career hits breaking point.
The Spanish keeper could be the latest top player to head for Saudi Arabia, with a potential £250,000-a-week contract to play with old United team-mate Ronaldo.
De Gea is now a free transfer agent but would still ideally stay at Old Trafford if they can reach a compromise over new terms.
However the Middle East option is attractive, although the fact De Gea is willing to sort out a deal at United despite their dispute suggests it is NOT his first choice.
The 32-year-old was offered reduced terms at Old Trafford as SunSport revealed — and those included clauses based on appearances that would hike up his money.
United grew fed up waiting for an answer as Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag actively chases a top-class keeper.
They would also gladly keep 45-cap De Gea, as losing him would mean they need TWO new goal-keepers on a restricted budget.
De Gea joined United in 2011 and has made 545 appearances for the club, winning a Prem title in 2012-13.
Al-Nassr are one of the clubs backed by Saudi government cash, which allowed them to attract superstar Ronaldo, 38, when he quit Old Trafford last season.
The Middle Eastern giants are also closing in on a deal for Inter Milan and Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
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But a move for Hakim Ziyech remains in the balance.
The Chelsea midfielder reportedly failed a medical this week due to a knee problem.
Ziyech was then offered a contract with a lower salary, which he duly rejected.
And it remains to be seen whether Al-Nassr resurrect the move later this summer.
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