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Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab.
De Gea departed United in the summer after more than a decade at Old Trafford, winning the Premier League Golden Glove in his final season at the club.
The 33-year-old had reportedly put pen to paper on a contract extension in June that would’ve drastically decreased his £375,000-a-week wages before the club opted not to sign it themselves.
United subsequently moved on in the goalkeeping department with Erik ten Hag signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan to replace the Spaniard, and bringing in Altay Bayindir to serve as his understudy.
As a free agent De Gea has been linked with various moves, with reports suggesting Al-Nassr had approached the former Spain international back in November.
David De Gea is in talks to join Al-Shabab following more than six months out of football after leaving Manchester United
Saudi Pro League side are also weighing up a move to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech
Bringing in De Gea would mark just the latest transfer coup for Al-Shabab who are signing Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla and have been discussing a move for Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron.
They are also considering Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech who is on loan at Galatasaray.
Ziyech was allowed to depart Stamford Bridge this summer with incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino not figuring the Morocco international into his plans.
The 30-year-old’s involvement since arriving in Turkey has been curtailed by injuries, but he did star in the club’s clash Man United in November, netting twice and notching an assist in the 3-3 draw.
Al-Shabab currently sit 11th in the Saudi top flight, having won just one of their last seven league games prior to the winter break.
