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David de Gea to become Premier League's top earner?

De Gea to become Prem's top earner?
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David de Gea is in talks with Manchester United over a contract which would make him the best-paid player in the Premier League, according to a report.

David de Gea could reportedly soon become the best-paid player in the Premier League as the Spain international prepares to sign a new long-term contract with Manchester United.

De Gea still has 18 months left to run on his existing contract, but United are desperate to sign the goalkeeper to a new long-term deal as soon as possible.

The 28-year-old's future was the subject of much speculation while Jose Mourinho was in charge of the Red Devils, but the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in December has changed the mood at the club.

According to The Times, United are considering offering a new five-year contract which would earn the stopper in excess of £90m, making him the highest earner in the Premier League when it comes to basic wages.

De Gea, who moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011, has made 347 appearances in all competitions for the 20-time English champions.

There were concerns over De Gea in the early stages of his Premier League career, but the Madrid-born stopper has since developed into one of the world's best in his position.


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City27212474205465
2Liverpool26205159154465
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs26200654252960
4Manchester UnitedMan Utd26156552351751
5Arsenal26155653371650
6Chelsea26155645291650
7Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2611693433139
8Watford2610793434037
9Everton2796123639-333
10West Ham UnitedWest Ham2696113239-733
11Bournemouth26103133747-1033
12Leicester CityLeicester2695123134-332
13Crystal Palace2676132734-727
14Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2676132839-1127
15Burnley2676132947-1827
16Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2667132234-1225
17Cardiff CityCardiff2674152447-2325
18Southampton2659122844-1624
19Fulham2645172558-3317
20Huddersfield TownHuddersfield2625191448-3411

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