David De Gea (SAF confirmed signing!)

Ole's_toe_poke · 26th January 2010, 21:26

Football365 | All The News | Football News | UNITED AND LATICS LINKED TO DE GEA

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Manchester United and Wigan are keen to bring David De Gea to the Barclays Premier League according to the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper 's agent.

De Gea has progressed through the ranks at the Vicente Calderon and made a rare first-team appearance last week following Sergio Asenjo's drop in form.

The 19-year-old has been compared to Edwin van der Sar and Hector Rincon believes United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees his client as the ideal replacement for the veteran goalkeeper.

"A few Premier League clubs have been asking about De Gea," Rincon told Soccernet. "Especially Wigan, who made an an offer which Atletico turned down.

"Roberto Martinez thinks De Gea is ready for the Premier League but Atletico have insisted they want De Gea to stay at Calderon.

"Manchester are interested too. I didn't talk with Ferguson but an intermediary of Manchester confirmed there's real interest in De Gea."

De Gea has not yet signed professional forms at Atletico, with his current deal set to expire in 2011.

However, Rincon has warned any interested parties they have to move swiftly if they want to secure the Spanish Under-21 keeper.

He added: "Any club can buy him right now just by paying 12 million euros (£10.4million) because De Gea does not have a professional contract, but we are talking with Atletico to close the agreement."

Any good? Haven't see Atletico at all so can't comment.

Seems like the only signings we are being linked to are "one for the future" types. Could fit in well in that respect.

Pogue Mahone · 26th January 2010, 21:28

Very good, if the NOTW is to be believed.

His nickname is Van De Gea.

MST3K · 26th January 2010, 22:27

the real question is if his FM stats any good?

Ekeke · 26th January 2010, 22:29

If he was all that good you'd have to question the wisdom of signing Sergio Asenjo in the summer, the best young goalkeeper in spain. And £10.4 million when he doesnt even have a professional contract?

ciderman9000000 · 26th January 2010, 23:51

I've heard that he's miles better than United Goalkeeping 'Target' #375, but unfortunately more error-prone than United Goalkeeping 'Target' #92.

Devilton · 27th January 2010, 02:57

I love how agents talk.

"The 19-year-old has been compared to Edwin van der Sar and Hector Rincon believes United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees his client as the ideal replacement for the veteran goalkeeper."

So according to Mr Agent Man, the young lad who can't get a game at a struggling, under performing Athletico is going to be an 'ideal replacement' for a keeper who has over 100 internationals under his belt and has won almost everything there is to win in football.

Perfect. Why didn't you say so. Where do we sign? You get 10% commission, or is it 20%, awww fuck it just take it all you beaut - you fuckin deserve it!

Chirag · 27th January 2010, 09:47

^^ They do have Sergio Asenjo you know..

FlawlessThaw · 27th January 2010, 10:34

So a 19 year old who has only played a couple of league matches is the replacement for a century capped international keeper?

Chirag · 27th January 2010, 11:36

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Originally Posted by FlawlessThaw

So a 19 year old who has only played a couple of league matches is the replacement for a century capped international keeper?

Are you asking me?

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 27th January 2010, 16:44

He wouldn't be a bad signing. We could then get rid of Pig and Foster and bring in a real VDS replacement.

That's bullshit of course.

Ekeke · 14th February 2010, 20:50

He's had a good first half against Barcelona, with 3 or 4 fine shot stops. I've seen him in recent weeks against Racing and he was good in those matches too but they werent as eventful. But if he continues to do the business tonight against Barcelona, what more can you ask for? He's currently keeping Asenjo out of the team and Asenjo was considered the new Cassilas last season.

Pogue Mahone · 14th February 2010, 22:07

He looked the business tonight.

No decent crosses to deal with though.

Orton · 14th February 2010, 22:21

Hard to believe he only turned 19 a few months ago. He looked like he's been playing at the top level for quite some time which is extraordinary for such a young keeper.

Acquire Me · 15th February 2010, 19:10

Looked great yesterday, could see him as a replacement for our big man

Ace · 15th February 2010, 19:31

Is there a reason why he's been playing over Asenjo?

FlawlessThaw · 15th February 2010, 19:31

First time I saw him play yesterday and he looked assured, much more so than any young keeper I have ever seen. Maybe Chief has a point about getting rid of Foster and PIG in the summer and bringing this lad in and let him be mentored by VDS for one season.

Ekeke · 15th February 2010, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Ace

Is there a reason why he's been playing over Asenjo?

Asenjo hasnt really done the business for Atletico this season. He's had a few performances with some stunning stops, but then in other matches he's looked a bit helpless. Some may say you cant blame him for that with the lack of concentration the Atletico backline usually show week after week. But then you look at the Barcelona performance with 19 year old De Gea in the sticks and 20 or 21 year old Alvaro Dominguez in central defence and was there a lack of concentration? No.

Asenjo didnt do the business, De Gea got his chance in the recent cup games and he's looked more assured so he's kept the shirt. I wonder if they'll be letting go of Asenjo before they let go of De Gea.

Chirag · 16th February 2010, 08:31

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

Asenjo hasnt really done the business for Atletico this season. He's had a few performances with some stunning stops, but then in other matches he's looked a bit helpless. Some may say you cant blame him for that with the lack of concentration the Atletico backline usually show week after week. But then you look at the Barcelona performance with 19 year old De Gea in the sticks and 20 or 21 year old Alvaro Dominguez in central defence and was there a lack of concentration? No.

Asenjo didnt do the business, De Gea got his chance in the recent cup games and he's looked more assured so he's kept the shirt. I wonder if they'll be letting go of Asenjo before they let go of De Gea.

I doubt they will let the latter leave though.. Considering he just signed a new contract.. Sky Sports | Football | Primera Division | Atletico Madrid | De Gea signs new deal

Brwned · 16th February 2010, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

If he was all that good you'd have to question the wisdom of signing Sergio Asenjo in the summer, the best young goalkeeper in spain. And £10.4 million when he doesnt even have a professional contract?

You'd have to question the wisdom of a lot of decisions from the manager upwards at Atletico though, really.

He does have similarities with VDS, and I'd rather a keeper like him than a keeper like Asenjo.

Longlivekeano · 16th February 2010, 09:11

Have seen him play a few months ago. Was the real shit!Saved 1 penalty. Came out for all crosses and handled them well. Showed lots of confidence and arrogance (a trait I like in goalies). Good shot-stopping.

The most impressive thing is his claiming for crosses, confidence, composure for such a young goalie. I mentioned him in a thread a few months ago but got no response. More impressive than a young Cassilas because he seems to be more confident in claiming for aerial challenges and commanding the box. Seems to be a hybrid mix of Schmikes (coming out to catch crosses) & Van Der Sar (confidence, composure). I would wank 20 million pounds for him to be honest. Better than Kuzczak and Foster by miles.

slaparse · 16th February 2010, 10:37

better get him then!

RedThaiDevils#7 · 16th February 2010, 10:41

So if PIG has a few run in games and conceded 1 goal... does that make him worldclass ?

I mean, let the kid have a season of 1st team football first and then rate him. Looks potentially good, but unless he's another genius like Casillas then I don't think he will bloom yet. Needs more games, certainly. If he stays No.1 until the end of the season with a decent run of good games then we'll talk about him again.

Brwned · 16th February 2010, 10:50

It's more about the keepers' ability than their performances, everyone knows that keepers are going to make mistakes right up until their mid-20's and probably even later. They take time to mature.

But TK has a pretty clear weakness that he can't really do much about, chances are he'll always have a bit of a problem aerially. Foster for us hasn't exactly looked dominant aerially.

De Gea doesn't really have a noticeable flaw like that.

Orton · 16th February 2010, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

Asenjo hasnt really done the business for Atletico this season. He's had a few performances with some stunning stops, but then in other matches he's looked a bit helpless. Some may say you cant blame him for that with the lack of concentration the Atletico backline usually show week after week. But then you look at the Barcelona performance with 19 year old De Gea in the sticks and 20 or 21 year old Alvaro Dominguez in central defence and was there a lack of concentration? No.

Asenjo didnt do the business, De Gea got his chance in the recent cup games and he's looked more assured so he's kept the shirt. I wonder if they'll be letting go of Asenjo before they let go of De Gea.

As usual the Atletico defence has been utter shit this season. The performance against Barcelona came out of nowhere. Then again its the same every year when Barcelona go to the Calderon and lose. Perea, who's been absolutely shocking this season marked Ibrahimovic out of the game. De Gea really didnt have much to do which was a big surprise for a keeper against a team like Barcelona but when something did come his way he looked the business.

Red Pavan · 16th February 2010, 12:55

Van der sar is nearning 39, how old is his son?

Xander45 · 16th February 2010, 12:56

He has a red nose, which is a good start.

gambit28 · 23rd March 2010, 12:24

We had a bid turned down according to the beebs trasfers gossip.

RDCR07 · 23rd March 2010, 12:56

First it was Sergio Asenjo and now it is him.

RDCR07 · 30th March 2010, 01:58

David De Gea wants to move to Manchester United.

David De Gea holding out for dream move to Manchester United after turning down Wigan | Mail Online

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Manchester United target David De Gea has revealed he turned down a move to Wigan last year - in order to keep his dream of replacing Edwin Van der Sar alive.

The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper is on Sir Alex Ferguson’s radar as the United manager plans for life without Van der Sar, 39.
David de Gea

Ferguson has sent scouts to run the rule over De Gea, 19, in recent weeks and the reports have been favourable - and with Ben Foster struggling to live up to his potential, United are on the look out for potential replacements.

Although Spaniard De Gea is not interested in leaving Atletico just yet, he has told Ferguson he would be willing to move to Old Trafford in the future.

'All I know is what Atletico have told me - there has been contact between the two clubs,' he said. 'I believe now is not the time to move. I was about to go to Wigan last summer but I wanted to remain at Atletico and take my opportunity another time.

'The Premier League would be enjoyable for any player and it is an option I would like a bit later on in my life.

'I won’t rule anything out but at the moment, my head is focused on Atletico. For me, Van der Sar has been one of the best in the world in recent years.'

x42bn6 · 30th March 2010, 02:06

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Manchester United target David De Gea has revealed he turned down a move to Wigan last year - in order to keep his dream of replacing Edwin Van der Sar alive.

I didn't read this properly at first!

Name Changed · 30th March 2010, 03:55

Is he really any use? What kind of fee would we be realistically looking at>

Ramshock · 30th March 2010, 07:43

Seriously we will be linked to every keeper in the world until VDS retires.. except for Almunia obviously because he is shite!

Pogue Mahone · 30th March 2010, 08:09

He's very highly rated and was absolutely excellent in the one game I've watched him in this season, which was the most assured performance I've seen from a teenage keeper since Casillas made his breakthrough.

Ekeke · 30th March 2010, 08:36

Any game I've seen him play he's played well. I'm yet to see him make any silly mistakes. He really does come over like a young VDS and those comments are quite encouraging as usually we dont come too close to signing young spanish players. He's currently considered the best young goalkeeper in Spain, but so was Asenjo last season and now he's a backup. So he needs to continue working hard and improving.

prateik · 30th March 2010, 08:40

i read somewhere last week that an 18m bid had been turned down ..
very unlikely ..
cant see him costing 18m

MrMarcello · 30th March 2010, 19:00

Question is would SAF be willing to stick a 20 yr old into the side as the number one keeper? I suppose if he's good enough he'll start regardless of age. But me thinks SAF will prefer another veteran instead of another Carroll/Howard headache, granted Howard probably would have been better off plying his trade at B'burn or Everton before going to United. Same can be said of this young lad.

::sonny:: · 13th May 2010, 12:20

Really interesting, the next Vds

Commadus · 13th May 2010, 12:24

De Gea is nicknamed Van Der Gea as he looks similar in build to VDS but also they say his coolness in games he does not get flustered.

He has played in a final and in some big cup games which shows he may have the temperament to handle the pressure at United.

If we can get VDS to sign one for another 2 years then I would think SAf should consider moving for De Gea as he has already turned down a move to Wigan in hope of someone like United to come calling.

ONE TO POACH: David De Gea | News Of The World

cw1984 · 13th May 2010, 12:39

I was impressed with him last night, especially when it came to coming for crosses.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 13th May 2010, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commadus

De Gea is nicknamed Van Der Gea as he looks similar in build to VDS but also they say his coolness in games he does not get flustered.

He has played in a final and in some big cup games which shows he may have the temperament to handle the pressure at United.

If we can get VDS to sign one for another 2 years then I would think SAf should consider moving for De Gea as he has already turned down a move to Wigan in hope of someone like United to come calling...

Why another 2 years? One years is all we need for kid like that to come in, get used to thing in England and replace VDS is he proves in our shirt as good as he has been for Atletico.

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26th January 2010, 21:28	#2 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	Very good, if the NOTW is to be believed. His nickname is Van De Gea.

26th January 2010, 22:27	#3 (permalink)
MST3K Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Increase the Flash Gordon noise and put more science stuff around" Posts: 3,297	the real question is if his FM stats any good?

26th January 2010, 22:29	#4 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,739	If he was all that good you'd have to question the wisdom of signing Sergio Asenjo in the summer, the best young goalkeeper in spain. And £10.4 million when he doesnt even have a professional contract?

26th January 2010, 23:51	#5 (permalink)
ciderman9000000 Off his rocker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester City Posts: 20,399	I've heard that he's miles better than United Goalkeeping 'Target' #375, but unfortunately more error-prone than United Goalkeeping 'Target' #92.

27th January 2010, 02:57	#6 (permalink)
Devilton First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,127	I love how agents talk. "The 19-year-old has been compared to Edwin van der Sar and Hector Rincon believes United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees his client as the ideal replacement for the veteran goalkeeper." So according to Mr Agent Man, the young lad who can't get a game at a struggling, under performing Athletico is going to be an 'ideal replacement' for a keeper who has over 100 internationals under his belt and has won almost everything there is to win in football. Perfect. Why didn't you say so. Where do we sign? You get 10% commission, or is it 20%, awww fuck it just take it all you beaut - you fuckin deserve it!

27th January 2010, 09:47	#7 (permalink)
Chirag Euro '08 League Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6,725	^^ They do have Sergio Asenjo you know..

27th January 2010, 10:34	#8 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 19,274	So a 19 year old who has only played a couple of league matches is the replacement for a century capped international keeper?

27th January 2010, 16:44	#10 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,443	He wouldn't be a bad signing. We could then get rid of Pig and Foster and bring in a real VDS replacement. That's bullshit of course.

14th February 2010, 20:50	#11 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,739	He's had a good first half against Barcelona, with 3 or 4 fine shot stops. I've seen him in recent weeks against Racing and he was good in those matches too but they werent as eventful. But if he continues to do the business tonight against Barcelona, what more can you ask for? He's currently keeping Asenjo out of the team and Asenjo was considered the new Cassilas last season.

14th February 2010, 22:07	#12 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	He looked the business tonight. No decent crosses to deal with though.

14th February 2010, 22:21	#13 (permalink)
Orton Ati-virus, keeps missing the n button Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bonnie wee Scotland Posts: 7,209	Hard to believe he only turned 19 a few months ago. He looked like he's been playing at the top level for quite some time which is extraordinary for such a young keeper.

15th February 2010, 19:10	#14 (permalink)
Acquire Me Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "To celebrate with the fans after scoring has been one of my aims over the last few years. " Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Posts: 1,532	Looked great yesterday, could see him as a replacement for our big man

15th February 2010, 19:31	#15 (permalink)
Ace Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ------------------------------ Posts: 3,720	Is there a reason why he's been playing over Asenjo?

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FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 19,274	First time I saw him play yesterday and he looked assured, much more so than any young keeper I have ever seen. Maybe Chief has a point about getting rid of Foster and PIG in the summer and bringing this lad in and let him be mentored by VDS for one season.

16th February 2010, 09:11	#20 (permalink)
Longlivekeano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,107	Have seen him play a few months ago. Was the real shit!Saved 1 penalty. Came out for all crosses and handled them well. Showed lots of confidence and arrogance (a trait I like in goalies). Good shot-stopping. The most impressive thing is his claiming for crosses, confidence, composure for such a young goalie. I mentioned him in a thread a few months ago but got no response. More impressive than a young Cassilas because he seems to be more confident in claiming for aerial challenges and commanding the box. Seems to be a hybrid mix of Schmikes (coming out to catch crosses) & Van Der Sar (confidence, composure). I would wank 20 million pounds for him to be honest. Better than Kuzczak and Foster by miles.

16th February 2010, 10:37	#21 (permalink)
slaparse Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: somewhere in the wicklow hills Posts: 690	better get him then!

16th February 2010, 10:41	#22 (permalink)
RedThaiDevils#7 First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Married with Manchester United, In love with Giggs, Is passionate about Scholes, and is rooting for Bebe' Posts: 5,548	So if PIG has a few run in games and conceded 1 goal... does that make him worldclass ? I mean, let the kid have a season of 1st team football first and then rate him. Looks potentially good, but unless he's another genius like Casillas then I don't think he will bloom yet. Needs more games, certainly. If he stays No.1 until the end of the season with a decent run of good games then we'll talk about him again.

16th February 2010, 10:50	#23 (permalink)
Brwned Poster of the year: 2010 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33,938	It's more about the keepers' ability than their performances, everyone knows that keepers are going to make mistakes right up until their mid-20's and probably even later. They take time to mature. But TK has a pretty clear weakness that he can't really do much about, chances are he'll always have a bit of a problem aerially. Foster for us hasn't exactly looked dominant aerially. De Gea doesn't really have a noticeable flaw like that.

16th February 2010, 12:55	#25 (permalink)
Red Pavan shittest username ever manutddabest791 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK - Ronaldo's House. Posts: 11,009	Van der sar is nearning 39, how old is his son?

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Xander45 Know-It-All Champion May 2009 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fratton Park, play up Pompey! Posts: 18,109	He has a red nose, which is a good start.

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gambit28 Desperately wants to be a Muppet Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Asagan and SagatX destroyed, now worship COX! Posts: 24,729	We had a bid turned down according to the beebs trasfers gossip.

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RDCR07 Not a bad guy (Whale Killer) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Special One on the Great One: "I don't call him Alex or Sir or Mister. I call him Boss!" Posts: 11,328	First it was Sergio Asenjo and now it is him.

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	Is he really any use? What kind of fee would we be realistically looking at>

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Ramshock poster of nonsense Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Four Green Fields Posts: 10,350	Seriously we will be linked to every keeper in the world until VDS retires.. except for Almunia obviously because he is shite!

30th March 2010, 08:09	#33 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	He's very highly rated and was absolutely excellent in the one game I've watched him in this season, which was the most assured performance I've seen from a teenage keeper since Casillas made his breakthrough.

30th March 2010, 08:36	#34 (permalink)
Ekeke First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,739	Any game I've seen him play he's played well. I'm yet to see him make any silly mistakes. He really does come over like a young VDS and those comments are quite encouraging as usually we dont come too close to signing young spanish players. He's currently considered the best young goalkeeper in Spain, but so was Asenjo last season and now he's a backup. So he needs to continue working hard and improving.

30th March 2010, 08:40	#35 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,031	i read somewhere last week that an 18m bid had been turned down .. very unlikely .. cant see him costing 18m

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MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	Question is would SAF be willing to stick a 20 yr old into the side as the number one keeper? I suppose if he's good enough he'll start regardless of age. But me thinks SAF will prefer another veteran instead of another Carroll/Howard headache, granted Howard probably would have been better off plying his trade at B'burn or Everton before going to United. Same can be said of this young lad.

13th May 2010, 12:20	#37 (permalink)
::sonny:: First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milan Posts: 5,471	Really interesting, the next Vds

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Commadus First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,797	De Gea is nicknamed Van Der Gea as he looks similar in build to VDS but also they say his coolness in games he does not get flustered. He has played in a final and in some big cup games which shows he may have the temperament to handle the pressure at United. If we can get VDS to sign one for another 2 years then I would think SAf should consider moving for De Gea as he has already turned down a move to Wigan in hope of someone like United to come calling. ONE TO POACH: David De Gea \| News Of The World