Report: Manchester United Offer David De Gea New Contract

Manchester United have reportedly offered a new contract to goalkeeper David De Gea.

According to Simon Stone of BBC Sport, the Red Devils are keen to secure the long-term future of the Spain international, who has just one year left on his current terms.

In the report, it's noted if De Gea does sign the extension, he will become the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football.

Stone added: "Whilst it is felt the former Atletico Madrid man wants to remain in Manchester, it is understood his advisors believe his status as one of the key figures in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad, and United's player of the year in four seasons out of five, should make him one of the club's highest earners."

The £390,000-per-week wages being earned by Alexis Sanchez are currently seen as a "benchmark."

According to Paul Hirst of The Times, the goalkeeper has been offered a weekly salary of £350,000 as part of any possible extension. De Gea's current deal sees him earn £200,000-a-week.

Per Hirst, the discussions about the extension are said to be likely to "continue over the coming weeks." The Red Devils are not reported to be considering any sale in the summer window, that despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain following the departure of Gianluigi Buffon.

Given De Gea would be able to speak to clubs overseas with a view to signing a pre-contract in January 2020, it's no surprise the Red Devils have moved to secure the future of the 28-year-old.

However, according to James Robson of the Evening Standard, the money mentioned has been on offer to De Gea for weeks: 

Since moving to Old Trafford, De Gea has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, as he regularly made extraordinary saves to thwart opposition efforts. 

He has consistently been voted as United's Player of the Year since arriving in 2011: 

However, as United crumbled late last term, so did De Gea. The United star started to make uncharacteristic errors and by the end of the season he was horrendously out of form.

In April, Adam Bate of Sky Sports summed up just how out of character the mistakes had been from the Spaniard: 

United still clearly have faith that De Gea can recover his best though, as they look to make him one of the best-paid players at the club. This summer the goalkeeper has had some time to recuperate and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope he returns to action invigorated.

De Gea will also hope to have a more robust defence ahead of him this season, with United already making a major signing at the back. The Red Devils have recently completed the signing of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace and have reportedly made a £70 million bid for Leicester City's Harry Maguire.