A few weeks ago I wrote an article asking if David de Gea would be a good signing for Manchester United.
The Spanish youngster is now having a medical ahead of a £17million move to Old Trafford.
Enhanced
I have seen a lot of David de Gea playing for Atletico Madrid in La Liga in the last 18 months and he has always looked likely to become a top-class keeper.
His performance in the under-21’s European Championship has also enhanced his growing reputation.
Potential
Manchester United have signed a player with immense potential in De Gea. In Spain he is being touted as the heir apparent to Iker Casillas in the full Spanish national side.
The Real Madrid star also came to prominence in his early-twenties and some in the Spanish media are even suggesting that De Gea could be even better than Casillas.
Needed
Manchester United are in need of a solid new keeper. With Dutchman Edwin van der Sar retiring the club were left with the unsuitable or untried trio of Tomas Kuszczak, Anders Lindegaard and Ben Amos.
Polish international Kuszczak has looked very unconvincing and shaky in his recent performances for United. He really couldn’t be regarded as a regular Manchester United number one.
United fans have seen more of the Invisible Man than they have of Danish keeper Lindegaard. He simply hasn’t been given a chance between the posts at Old Trafford. It seems that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson doesn’t think he is good enough for the champions.
And third choice keeper Ben Amos is still inexperienced and probably needs to be loaned out to gain more game time next season.
Sir Alex knew that the position of goalkeeper was his priority in the transfer market this summer and it looks like he has his man in the young Spaniard.
Young
David de Gea at 20 years of age is very young for a keeper but he is a very mature individual and seems to take everything in his stride. He will need all his maturity and character to make it at Old Trafford.
However all the signs suggest that he is likely to be a success for the Premier League champions. De Gea maybe half the age of his predecessor but he looks to be an astute signing for the Red Devils.
Similar
David de Gea is of a similar physical stature to Dutchman Edwin van der Sar. He also has a similar ability to command and organise the defence in front of him. This is a rare ability in such a young keeper and that’s what makes De Gea so promising.
Bargain
De Gea’s transfer fee of £17million seems like a bargain to me for the type of player United have signed. The Spanish under-21 international could be in the Manchester United first team for along time to come and I’m sure he will prove value for money.
Stronger
Manchester United have done some impressive business so far this summer with the captures of Aston Villa winger Ashley Young and Blackburn defender Phil Jones. These signings are a signal of intent on Sir Alex’s part.
United have sent out a message to their rivals that they will be even stronger next season and they are not resting on their laurels. Manchester United have now spent over £50million on new recruits this summer.
United strengthening their squad this summer will mean their Premier League rivals will have to follow suit. If United’s rivals fail to strengthen their squads then the Red Devils could be heading for yet another Premier League title next season.
Who will Manchester United sign next this summer?
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