Man Utd coach Benni McCarthy gives brutally honest verdict on David de Gea leaving
The Mirror Benni McCarthy believes it would be a "crime" if Manchester United lost David de Gea this summer.
De Gea, 32, is out of contract at the end of June but could sign another lucrative deal after winning the Premier League Golden Glove last month. The Spaniard kept 17 clean sheets in 38 matches as the Red Devils finished in third and qualified for the Champions League next season.
According to reports, De Gea was offered a big-money move to Saudi Arabia but has turned that down to commit his long-term future to United. An agreement between the shot-stopper and United is believed to be close, although Erik ten Hag is still keen to sign another goalkeeper with Diogo Costa and David Raya both linked.
Amid claims about De Gea's future, ex-striker and now United coach McCarthy admitted it would be a major blow if the Spaniard did leave. Speaking to 947 Joburg, he said: "He kept 17 clean sheets in the league. Yes, of course you're going to concede but to win the Golden Glove for yet another season is remarkable.
