David de Gea backed to get new Man United contract but warned about Erik ten Hag verdict

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been backed to receive a new contract at Old Trafford, with his current deal technically expiring at the end of the campaign.

The Spanish shot-stopper, who signed for the Reds from Atletico Madrid in 2011, has made 498 appearances for United in all competitions, and has been the club's first-choice goalkeeper for several years.

De Gea has been an ever-present this term and featured in the Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday night. The Toffees opened the scoring at Goodison Park before Antony levelled proceedings for Erik ten Hag's men. After Anthony Martial was forced off through injury in the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo came on to replace him.

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The Portuguese veteran went on to score the winner for United just before half-time, with the 37-year-old registering his 700th club goal of his career.

Following the match, goalkeeper De Gea was asked about his contract situation. The 31-year-old admitted he would like to stay at the club for 'more years'. His position in the team has been questioned on occasions in recent years, but former teammate Rio Ferdinand has backed him to be rewarded with a new deal.

"I would give him a contract, I think his character speaks a lot. He's had times where he got taken out of the team for Dean Henderson, questioned his quality," Ferdinand said on BT Sport following the Reds' 2-1 win over Everton.

"Even when he first came to the club, because he was so young, people were saying 'maybe he's not the right guy', always comes through.

"The only thing you have to say, we can all say he's a very good goalkeeper, but we look at Mendy at Chelsea, was fantastic... one of