David de Gea's agent confirms Man United contact

David de Gea's agent has revealed that Manchester United have already held initial talks with the Atlético Madrid goalkeeper about a potential move to Old Trafford.


Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea is favourite to take over from Edwin van der Sar Photo: Getty Images

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering his options for next season in the goalkeeping department with current number one Edwin van der Sar set to retire at the end of the season.

Fergie has scoured Europe with United's goalkeeping coach Eric Steele looking for a new number one, and settled on the Spanish U-21 international.

"Well, we did have talks with Manchester United but, first of all, they always look for an agreement with the club," agent Hector Rincon told Sport.co.uk.

"Anyway, most of the biggest European teams have shown interest in David de Gea."

But Rincon insists he does not know whether Atlético would be willing to part with their highly-rated goalkeeper.

He added: "What I can tell you is that his release clause now is €20 million, but I have no idea if the club would sell him for less.

"Right now, the player has a contract with Atlético Madrid and if Manchester United or any other team want him they will have to reach an agreement or pay the whole release clause."

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