Bharath Rammr
Manchester United Transfer News
Manchester United are expected to make some significant additions in the summer transfer window. The club have been linked with several big-money signings over the last few months. Likewise, there have also been some big names linked with a move away from Old Trafford. David de Gea appears to be one of the top names likely to leave United in the summer, as there is growing interest from Real Madrid. Earlier reports suggested that Madrid are ready to spend up to £60 million for the Spaniard’s signature.
The Spanish club are confident that they will be able to sign the 26-year-old goalkeeper, but one of the potential issues appear to be cropping up in the form of the player’s wage demands. David de Gea’s agent is Jorge Mendes, who also represents Jose Mourinho. The super-agent also has extended links with Real Madrid, and it has enabled the Spanish club to be aware of the player’s demands before they come in with an official offer. It is reported that they are left startled by De Gea’s demands of £200,000 per week.
This figure would make De Gea as the best-paid goalkeeper by a significant margin. While United are ready to meet the demands of the player, Madrid are thought to be seriously considering the possibility of pulling out of the deal. The Spanish giants refused to meet the £290,000 per week demands of Paul Pogba in the summer, and it was one of the primary reasons behind the 24-year-old moving to Old Trafford from Juventus.
United may be ready to meet the demands of De Gea as of now, but the club will be aware that finishing in the top four will be crucial to the financial well-being of the club in the long-term. Failure to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive campaign could result in the club’s sponsorship revenue dropping by almost 35% in addition to the lost revenues from the Champions League. The club can go a long way towards securing the top four place by managing to win the upcoming Manchester derby.
United take on City in a crucial game on Thursday night. A victory for United would see the club leapfrog City into the fourth spot, but it is easier said than done. City have recovered their form after a few wobbles, although they did lose against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final during the weekend.
