David de Gea ‘signed a contract extension with Man United only for the club to BACK OUT’

David de Gea signed a contract extension at Manchester United before the club backed out of the agreed deal, according to reports.

The goalkeeper is said to have put pen to paper on terms that drastically slashed his current £375,000-a-week wages, only for United to not sign it themselves.

They have now lodged a fresh proposal with the 32-year-old with an even lower salary, The Athletic claim, and his future at Old Trafford is increasingly uncertain.

As it stands, De Gea will become a free agent on June 30 and he is yet to agree to the latest contract offer as he continues to mull over his options.

Discussions between De Gea’s camp and the club are ongoing but with just a matter of days remaining until his departure, the impasse is hanging in the balance.

De Gea is believed to be keen to continue playing regularly at the highest level but may see his minutes reduced next season with Erik ten Hag desperate for a new No 1.

As reported by Mail Sport, United have held exploratory talks over a deal for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, with buying a new first-choice between the sticks an option.

United figures met with Onana’s agent, Albert Botines, last week for discussions over a potential move, though the final decision hinges on the future of De Gea.

Onana, who started for Inter during their Champions League final defeat by Manchester City in Istanbul, played for Ten Hag during his spell with Ajax.

The likes of Porto stopper Diogo Costa, Brentford’s David Raya and Anderlecht’s highly-rated youngster Bart Verbruggen have also been assessed by United, who have spoken to potential No 2s in case De Gea does remain at the club.

More to follow.