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Published 08:52 11 May 2023 BST
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"Now, if that's the case, then David de Gea isn't the answer. I've seen so many games this year where he's unable to do it."He was caught out a couple of times against West Ham, the Brighton game last week as well, and he just bypassed the press from Brighton and went long - that's not what Erik ten Hag ultimately wants to do. "He wants his teams to try and play out from the back, and De Gea isn't the answer, but ultimately there are more pressing issues at the club and a striker is the number one target in the summer, rather than a goalkeeper."
Delaney also said that Man United are in an awkward situation due to De Gea's contract situation. The player is out of contract in the summer but looks set to sign a new deal on reduced terms.
The former Ireland defender said that Man United would need to spend around €80m to sign an elite goalkeeper, which may not be possible in the summer when they need a new centre-forward and are in the midst of takeover bids.
Finally, Holland noted that De Gea is an 'enigma', given he has the most clean sheets in the Premier League so far this season (15).
Yet, he ranks in mid-table for save percentage (70 per cent, the 12th-best record in the division).
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Ultimately, the former Ipswich Town midfielder believes that De Gea's individual errors and lack of ability on the ball means he won't be the long-term solution for Man United. Yet, he ranks lower down the list of priorities for the upcoming transfer window.
"It's quite an enigma with De Gea, he's on course for the Golden Glove as well, he's had the most clean sheets in the division," Holland said.
"Yet, he has one of the worst save percentages (in the Premier League). So, if you weigh it up, it's a strange one, isn't it?
"Ultimately, he has made match-winning saves, match-winning moments this season, but there are too many errors creeping into his game, too many individual mistakes that have cost Man United points."
You can watch the pair discuss De Gea below.
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