As Manchester United's season draws to a close, it is increasingly unclear whether David De Gea will remain at the club next season. Despite Louis van Gaal stating that the Spain international goalkeeper has been offered a large new contract, the player himself has remained notably silent on the issue. Certainly, this stance has caused concern among many United supporters, who see Real Madrid looming on the horizon, credit card at the ready.
Many would understand De Gea's desire to return to the country of his birth. He is coming to the end of his fourth year in the Premier League, a time during which he was initially criticised as lightweight but from which he will emerge, arguably, as one of the top three goalkeepers in world football.