David de Gea's three possible Manchester United replacements ranked

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.

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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.

The only question now is who that should be. Uncertainty over the 'keeper department could earn Dean Henderson a shot at redemption in pre-season, though the feeling is that United want a fresh start as they look to mount a title challenge next year.

United have scouted Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has generated interest from Brighton, though they would likely want to sign a ready-made replacement rather than one for the future.

The leading candidates appear to be Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa and Andre Onana of Inter Milan, both of whom have obvious merits.

A comparison using data from Squawka lifts the lid on those who appear best-suited to the role, though there is obvious mitigation to consider given the different leagues they have played in.

To make it as fair as possible, the