From England: Manchester United eye shock return for Fiorentina’s De Gea | OneFootball

Manchester United are plotting a sensational surprise move to bring former goalkeeper David De Gea back to the club, reports from Italy claim.

The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper as former Inter man Andre Onana still fails to completely convince in Manchester.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: David de Gea of Fiorentina acknowledges the fans as he leaves the pitch following a substitution during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

According to what has been reported by English tabloid The Sun, via the Corriere dello Sport, the club have engaged in discreet follow-up phone calls after Fiorentina’s friendly against United, in which De Gea returned to Old Trafford.

De Gea clause opens door to United?

This shocking transfer could be made easier, as the Sun report of a clause in De Gea’s contract with Fiorentina. The claim is that said clause would allow the Spaniard to leave the Viola for a low price.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United and former teammate pose for a photo while holding a commemorative picture frame prior to the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

On his Instagram after the friendly, De Gea wrote “Our paths could cross again” in response to the United fans, who gave him overwhelming supporting during the pre-season fixture.