David de Gea might only have ten days remaining as a Manchester United player as his confusing contract situation continues.
Erik ten Hag has continued to give his backing to the 32-year-old, but despite an interest in keeping him at the club, he has publicly warned there will be no assurances of him starting every week.
United want to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper this summer, no matter what happens. They will either arrive as serious competition for De Gea or, as is increasingly likely, as his direct replacement.
United's priority is to sign a striker this summer, though there is an argument that an elite goalkeeper could actually have the most transformative impact on the side. Read next: What United's starting XI could look like next season Man City took their performances to a whole new level following the high-profile signing of Ederson, while the same can be said of Liverpool's pursuit of his compatriot Alisson.