If David De Gea Goes, Jordan Pickford Becomes MU's Choice

Jordan Pickford (Instagram.com/@jpickford1)

JAKARTA - The future of David De Gea at Manchester United is being questioned. However, the club nicknamed the Red Devils already has a choice regarding who will replace the goalkeeper.

De gea's contract with United is less than a year remaining. In fact, the club management could extend his contract until 2024. However, a decision has not yet been taken.

Quoted from Metro, Wednesday, Manchester United have more potential to let De Gea out of Old Trafford to save the club expenses regarding player salaries.

Currently, MU has to spend £350 thousand per week just to pay De Gea's wages. That amount does not include spending on Cristiano Ronaldo who gets a higher salary.

Another reason United are ready to part with De Gea is their new coach plan, Erik Ten Hag.

The Dutch coach reportedly wanted to bring in goalkeepers who had the criteria for being confident in controlling the ball and were able to build attacks from behind.

The same source said that the target that fits these criteria is the Everton goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford. MU is claimed to use that name as a potential transfer target.

Pickford's name comes as he has demonstrated his ability to play roles according to Ten Hag's tactical needs.

In the past five years, Pickford has spent time at Goodison Park Stadium since being brought in from Sunderland on a budget of 25 million pounds (Rp408 billion).

During Everton's uniform, Pickford has recorded 55 clean sheet in 205 matches. Not only that, this 28-year-old player has also starred in the England national team at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.

There is a glimmer of hope that could be the opening way for MU's interest in Pickford. Currently, Everton is also in a precarious position because the goalkeeper's contract will expire in 2024.