Former Manchester United first team coach Phil Neville has told his old club to tie down David de Gea to a new contract as soon as possible.
De Gea's current deal runs out in the summer of 2016 and he has been strongly linked with returning to his native Spain to play for Real Madrid. He has been a standout performer under Louis van Gaal this season and is set to help Manchester United secure Champions League football for next season.
Neville is a firm fan of the custodian and is worried that he may leave Manchester United, something he feels the club must do all they can to stop happening.
"My biggest fear in the summer is David de Gea", he told Manchester United's official site.
"I want him tied up on a long-term contract", Neville added.
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The former defender also praised De Gea's development at Old Trafford, claiming that the Spaniard's progress as a goalkeeper is nothing short of remarkable.
"He is the best developer I have seen for a number of years.
"From where is when he first signed to where he is now, the development and the improvement he has shown has been nothing short of incredible."
Now for Neville, De Gea can be ranked alongside former great goalkeepers at Manchester United, bringing Edwin van der Sar and Peter Schmeichel into the mix.
"He is the best around. He has won Manchester United games, he is up there with Van der Sar and Schmeichel in terms of winning games so that would be my one worry this summer."
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