David de Gea is under fire at Manchester United, who could reportedly turn to Atletico Madrid’s La Liga goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Manchester United could be about to cast doubt on the future of struggling goalkeeper David de Gea, with ESPN claiming they are considering a world-record move for Atletico Madrid stopper Jan Oblak.
De Gea is enduring arguably his most difficult spell at Old Trafford, making yet another mistake to gift Chelsea an equaliser in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
With just a year remaining on his contract, speculation is rising over the Spaniard’s future after an alarming dip in form.
De Gea, at this rate, can no longer be considered the world’s best goalkeeper but Oblak, who has been remarkable again for Atletico this season, is certainly in the top three.
ESPN claims that United are giving serious consideration to triggering a £103 million release clause in the Slovakia international’s contract.
Oblak only signed a new long-term contract earlier this month but Old Trafford chiefs believe he still represents excellent value, despite the fact they would have to make the 26-year-old the world’s most expensive goalkeeper.
The report adds that the former Benfica number one would only leave Atletico for a club playing Champions League football – and United look set to miss out, sitting sixth with just two games to go.
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