David de Gea has been pictured with his "brothers" at Manchester United - as speculation over a potential return continues to grow.
De Gea, 32, was released by United in July after 11 years at Old Trafford. The decision to axe the Spaniard was controversial, as his replacement Andre Onana is struggling to live up to his billing. The 27-year-old goalkeeper arrived from Inter Milan in a £47million deal.
Onana has kept two clean sheets and conceded 13 goals in nine Premier League games since his transfer. The former Ajax stopper has also struggled in the Champions League, conceding seven goals in just two games and making a howler against Bayern Munich.
Many fans would like to see De Gea, who is still a free agent, return to Erik ten Hag's squad sooner rather than later. He's done little to quash that speculation by going for a coffee with four of United's current stars, including captain Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes uploaded a picture of him with De Gea, Raphael Varane, Tom Heaton and Victor Lindelof to Instagram on Monday afternoon. "Coffee and friends is always a good choice," wrote Fernandes, accompanied with a winking emoji.
De Gea wrote "brothers" in response - while former United star Juan Mata, who wasn't pictured at the meeting, wrote: "I only see good people in (at) that table."
De Gea has failed to find another club since his exit and travelled to Manchester to see old friends, sparking speculation of a return to Old Trafford. He was recently pictured watching United's women's team in Champions League action at Leigh Sports Village.
Onana was signed as an upgrade to De Gea, having previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax - winning three Eredivisie titles. Former United striker Louis Saha believes Onana should be given time to settle at Old Trafford, but he doesn't think he's better than De Gea.
"From what we've seen from Onana, I wouldn't say he's an upgrade on David de Gea," Saha recently told King Casino Bonus. "However, I'd add that Onana only has to upgrade his performance by 20 or 30 percent. Once he does that, then he'll eliminate his mistakes and start making the saves we all know he can make."
De Gea achieved plenty of success during his time at Old Trafford, winning eight trophies - including the Premier League title and FA Cup. He was named as United's Player of the Year a joint-record four times and won two Premier League Golden Gloves.
jamrockballer
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He has properties in Manchester and I am sure everyone would want to catch up with friends you haven’t seen for a while. These are just baseless speculations
jamrockballer
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I wonder why DE GEA haven’t found work when he is so good at goal keeping.
The answer is clear if you understand football. First Degea’s wages, Second no top club wants 2 #1 keeper on those wages, thirdly Degea was the highest paid goalkeeper in the world by over £120,000 per month.
Zuwabeo
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It doesn't change the fact that De Gea also conceded more than 12 goals and it's a similar record with Onana
Fuudikou
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If he is so good and perfect, why no team running after him.There is a reason he can't find work
every team has first choice and he's not ready to be second choice that's why he's still available
Simba☆☆☆°°°
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we need the two keeper
Mijidinho10
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Yes people should stop comparing two of them as to who is better.The only thing that i can say is that, fans should give Onana a chance for him to prove him self rather than comparing him to De Gea.
Vumabcklmn
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Man U need de gea if they want to be in top 4 if not then no top 4 for Man U with onana
ChrisSteve88
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don't go there go somewhere else
where
lescderuy
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Sam karr why
Yuuabepy
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I wonder why DE GEA haven’t found work when he is so good at goal keeping.
if so he is, why isn't he finding a new club, these CR7 cronies, refused to admit they are flushed. One thing clear, have never seen any club taking in rejects from man united, because united is a dumping ground
Yuuabepy
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David must chuckling now, Onana seem from same ETH favoritism hunting him
fatbdiory
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As things be now Man Utd don't need David de Gea but De Gea needs Man Utd🤗
Nazdilmpr
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I wonder why DE GEA haven’t found work when he is so good at goal keeping.
Good question, modern coach play from back now,man is not good on the feet defense is our problem not onana
Netabeist
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I wonder why DE GEA haven’t found work when he is so good at goal keeping.
Unitedme
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De Gea should just come back, we need him.
salblack1957
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If he is so good and perfect, why no team running after him.There is a reason he can't find work
AFer18463985
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don't go there go somewhere else
Ziueklmrtu
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Bruno Fernandez and his other friends should be told to keep friendship out of business and they should stick to doing their work better instead of trying to make Onana the 'scapegoat' for their substandard performance! You cannot and should not blame Onana for all the 6 losses (4 EPL and 2 UCL), the team has succumbed to!
I will avoid my friends or else some fool will think meeting them is laughing at onana
Ziueklmrtu
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Stop this nonsense thy never be friends before . Why Martial, Maguire or Rash are not there ? Sri rumours
you should ask why ten hag, Lindelof etc are not there. stupid question
Kipcinrs
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Stop this nonsense thy never be friends before . Why Martial, Maguire or Rash are not there ? Sri rumours
vosbkntz
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Bruno Fernandez and his other friends should be told to keep friendship out of business and they should stick to doing their work better instead of trying to make Onana the 'scapegoat' for their substandard performance! You cannot and should not blame Onana for all the 6 losses (4 EPL and 2 UCL), the team has succumbed to!
saydol001
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totally waste of time report. Anybody can invites anyone for coffee even Burgers and Hotdogs. does that means journalists should be following them up and down.
4342deeni
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These journalists or I should say these random writers just know how to ruin people life, you all ned to go find something to do, you all waste
you just said what's in my mind
TheRyttteddevil
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These journalists or I should say these random writers just know how to ruin people life, you all ned to go find something to do, you all waste
Exactly what I wanted to say.
Aidenthom
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These journalists or I should say these random writers just know how to ruin people life, you all ned to go find something to do, you all waste
Kingchala20
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Unnecessary Speculations.