Manchester United transfer news: Sergio Romero, David De Gea latest

DONE DEAL: Manchester United have locked in goalkeeper Sergio Romero as speculation mounts about the future of No.1 shotstopper David De Gea.

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho.

ARGENTINA goalkeeper Sergio Romero has signed a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at the Europa League holders until 2021 as speculation mounts over David De Gea’s future

Romero, understudy to Spain’s De Gea since joining the English Premier League club in 2015, played in the Europa League campaign that ended in a 2-0 victory over Ajax Amsterdam in May.

“I am delighted to have signed a new contract. Who wouldn’t want to be at the biggest club in the world?” said Romero, whose deal gives him the option of another season after 2021.

“We have great goalkeepers here and we are always learning from each other.”

Sergio Romero of Argentina.

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

The news of Romero penning a new deal has added to the talk De Gea could depart Manchester United, amid renewed interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

It has been reported Jose Mourinho wants Toni Kroos OR Raphael Varane in return for his star goalkeeper, as a £50m (AU$84m) bid is expected.

Romero, 30, holds a record 88 Argentina caps for a goalkeeper having kept his place in the team he helped reach the 2014 World Cup final despite not holding down the first team place at his past three clubs, including Sampdoria and AS Monaco.

United, who came sixth in the Premier League last season, qualified for the Champions League via the Europa League and will be aiming to win the European Cup for the fourth time.

Goalkeeper Sergio Romero is understudy to David De Gea.

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