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David de Gea 'TURNS DOWN Manchester United's new contract offer' as they try to cut down his mammoth £375,000-per-week wages - but talks 'are expected to reach a positive end'

David de Gea has reportedly turned down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United ahead of his deal expiring at the end of this season - but negotiations with the Spanish stopper are expected to reach a positive conclusion.

When he signed his current deal in September 2019, United agreed to pay De Gea £375,000-a-week - meaning he became the world's highest-paid goalkeeper.

The 32-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has gone on to rack up more than 500 appearances for the club.

After a tricky start to this campaign, De Gea has been in fine form and recently surpassed Peter Schmeichel as the club’s all-time record holder for clean sheets with 183.