Man United told to make David de Gea U-turn after 'agreement' - Agbonlahor

Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Man United to start a "new era" without goalkeeper David de Gea as his contract saga continues.

The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 32-year-old's performances "are just not good enough" to warrant a new deal despite his apparent willingness to take a pay cut.

According to The Telegraph (24 May), De Gea has agreed a fresh two-year deal on reduced terms - with his current contract set to expire at the end of June.

However, the report claims Erik ten Hag is yet to approve the contract - with the Dutchman having the final decision despite the agreement.

De Gea has won the Premier League Golden Glove for the 2022-23 season but has been criticised by fans and pundits alike for several high-profile errors this term.

Football Insider revealed earlier this month (10 May), Man United are keeping tabs on £70million-rated Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as they weigh up a potential summer move.

Dean Henderson is also set to return to Old Trafford after the conclusion of his Nottingham Forest loan.

Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I think a wage cut is fair enough.

“He’s not worth £350,000-a-week at the moment. You’ve got to be squeaky clean – like Allison or Ederson.

“You can’t make mistakes – and the mistakes that De Gea has been making, you can’t earn that money.

“To be honest, if I was Man United I wouldn’t have given him any new deal.

“It’s time for a new era in goal and a new goalkeeper. The errors he is making every week are just not good enough.”

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