Man United still in discussions with De Gea over new deal

Manchester United said Friday they remain in talks with goalkeeper David De Gea over a new contract despite allowing him to become a free agent.

Officially out of contract Friday, De Gea can negotiate with any club he chooses and leave United without a transfer fee. However, BBC Sport’s Simon Stone reports that De Gea is getting married this weekend, meaning a decision isn’t expected any time soon.

United’s intentions around De Gea remain unclear. The Telegraph and The Athletic reported earlier this week that the club withdrew its contract offer in order to change its terms. The original proposal already included a substantial reduction from his previous weekly wage of £375,000, which made him one of the Premier League’s highest earners, according to