Manchester United to sign €20 million Spanish keeper

Talks between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid to sign David De Gea are at an advanced stage, according to reports in The Times.

The 20-year-old, who has played 51 times for Atletico, has been compared to Manchester United’s current goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

He stands at 6 foot 4, has been capped by Spain at U17, U19, U20 and U21 level, and has a buy-out clause of £17 million.

It is unknown whether De Gea will sign for Manchester United in January or at the end of the season.