Manchester United: 5 issues for Jose Mourinho to address before the start of next season

#4 Put an end to the David de Gea transfer saga

David de Gea has been Manchester United's most consistent performer over the years

David de Gea came so close to moving to Real Madrid in 2015 that only a faulty fax machine could stop the paperwork from going through at the right time. This meant that Real Madrid could not register the player with La Liga on time as the transfer window had closed, but this did not mean that the rumours linking the Spaniard with a move to the Los Blancos would stop.

Every time de Gea has stepped foot on Spanish soil to play for the national team or on vacation, he has been bombarded with questions about whether he wants to move to Real Madrid or not. However, De Gea has dropped a hint that he will stay at Manchester United because of the ‘affection and respect’ he feels from supporters.

“In the end, in England, I have a great affection and respect that I do not notice so much here,” De Gea said, “But every time I come to the national team I feel fondness inside and it is the most important thing.”

Despite all this, the shot-stopper has just 2 years remaining on his contract and this is one of the reasons why he is being linked with a move back to Spain. If Jose Mourinho plans to build a world-class team, he needs players like de Gea, who is the probably best goalkeeper in the world, to stay at the club.

Contract renewal talks are ongoing and Mourinho must ensure that the Spaniard commits his long-term future to the club.