David de Gea reluctant to sign contract extension with United
What's the story
Manchester United goal-keeper, David de Gea, is reportedly wary of signing a contract extension with the club.
His current contract sees him at the club till next summer and United have an option of extending it till 2020.
But, given the situation at the Old Trafford, the custodian seems reluctant to spend his prime years with the Red Devils.
Details follow.
Importance
David de Gea has been the saving grace
David de Gea is widely regarded as one of the best goal-keepers right now, and he has been United's only saving grace.
With United's defense being poor, the Spanish international has been making miraculous saves, which salvaged many games for the club.
It is widely believed that United ended up second last season mainly due to David's prowess.
Troubles
Manchester United facing a mass exodus?
If reports are true, United might be seeing a mass exodus of players if Jose Mourinho is kept on as the manager for the foreseeable future.
Senior players like Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, David de Gea, and Valencia might bid goodbye to the club as most are reluctant to work under Mourinho.
Even Luka Shaw is unhappy after Mourinho's brutal criticism over two years.
Observation
United's position is far from good at the moment
After their win over Newcastle, Manchester United sit eight on the Premier League table, seven points behind table-toppers City, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
They have lost matches, which United should have won.
With Mourinho's tactics constraining the potential of the star performers, it is only natural that players want him to leave the club.
Things look pretty dire for United.