This might be controversial, but I believe that Manchester
United goalkeeper David De Gea is the second best goalkeeper in the world
behind Manuel Neuer. Forget Iker
Casilla, who is past his prime, and Thibaut Courtois, who, despite having John
Terry immediately in front of him, is protected by a superb defensive backline,
David De Gea is the second best keeper in the world and will be the best keeper
in the world much sooner rather than later.
And because this is the case, Manchester United must make every effort
to keep him at Old Trafford and out of the clutches of Real Madrid.
Over the past couple of months, there have been rumors being
passed about how Manchester United would gladly exchange De Gea and a sizeable amount
of cash (£50 million) for Gareth Bale and all I can think is WHY?! Look, I realize that Bale is a world class
talent with ridiculous pace and skill, but De Gea has proven himself time and
time again as the savior of the Red Devils with countless saves despite having
a porous and unproven backline ahead of him.
In my opinion, speedy wingers come and go, but top-class goalkeepers are
few and far in between much less goalkeepers that have carried the weight of a
club the size of Manchester United for extended periods of time.
Plus, do Manchester United really need Gareth Bale? And are Real Madrid actually going to send
off a player that they just shattered transfer fee records for just two seasons
ago? It is clear that Manchester United
has needs, but it is even clearer that Bale is not one of them.
