Man Utd ‘hatch’ intriguing new David de Gea plan amid race to sign ‘£20m’ Bundesliga defender

Manchester United are now switching attention back to the Premier League after a successful outing in Europe on Thursday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned and was on target as the Red Devils made easy work of Sheriff Tiraspol to keep the pressure on group leaders Real Sociedad heading into the final Europa League group game against the Spanish side. United will go up against West Ham United this weekend in the Premier League, a side who were also in European action on Thursday.

In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding the Red Devils.

De Gea latest

United are said to be considering offering goalkeeper David de Gea a new contract. De Gea’s current deal expires at the end of this season, and there remains uncertainty over whether the Spaniard will be offered a new deal.

But according to The Athletic, United are considering offering a new contract with reduced terms.The veteran keeper’s form has been mixed over recent years, and United may well offer him a reduced salary as they look to sign a long-term replacement.

Frimpong battle

United are said to be interested in a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong.

According to FootballTransfers, the Red Devils are keen on securing a deal for the full-back, needing reinforcements in that area, but they face competition. The report claims Chelsea are also interested as they look to sign a long-term replacement for veteran Cesar Azpilicueta.

The 21-year-old, who was a youth player at Manchester City, has scored five goals from 11 league games this season for Leverkusen and is priced at £20m on Transfermarkt.