David de Gea is close to completing a dramatic turnaround by signing a new contract with Manchester United. The 24-year-old goalkeeper initiated talks after the collapse of a £29million move to Real Madrid as he has grown tired of the furore over his future. Jorge Mendes, De Gea’s agent, was at United’s training ground yesterday for further talks with manager Louis van Gaal and club officials. They were joined by De Gea and members of his family. Talks on Thursday night were said to be ‘amicable’ and accelerating. David de Gea (175 appearances for United) Sergio Romero (6 appearances for United)Manchester United were close to losing David de Gea last monthThe goalkeeper's agent Jorge Mendes was at Carrington on ThursdayDe Gea could make a first-team return for the Reds against LiverpoolThe 24-year-old's move to Real Madrid broke down at the eleventh hourClick HERE for all the latest Manchester United news
Such a commitment from _ will be a timely shot in the arm for Van Gaal as he prepares to face Liverpool this weekend with some of his squad unhappy at the current training regime and set-up. De Gea was upset when his move to _ fell through but, with less than a year left on his contract, he was expected to join Real for free next summer.