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Arsenal icon backs Manchester United keeper David De Gea to SNUB Real Madrid move
ARSENAL icon Martin Keown believes Manchester United keeper David De Gea should not leave Old Trafford.
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De Gea's future at United has come into question and Real Madrid are keen to sign the Spaniard.
However, Keown says De Gea should stay at Old Trafford as he is the best goalkeeper they've had since Peter Schmeichel.
"De Gea, he should not be going anywhere," Keown told the Daily Mail.
"United still need to reinforce in key areas over the summer but they are a lot closer to major success than Liverpool.
Martin Keown believes David De Gea should stay at Manchester United
De Gea, he should not be going anywhere
"They have superstars in the dressing room and are on an upward curve.
"De Gea has developed into an outstanding goalkeeper at United and could be the long-term solution they’ve been searching for ever since Peter Schmeichel left.
"But the pull of a return home to Spain is a strong one, as is the temptation to join Real Madrid."
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