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De Gea ready to sign world record Man Utd contract

David de Gea is ready to sign a new deal with Manchester United.

The Sun says the Spaniard, 28, has been locked in talks over the contract — but has now told pals he is on the verge of agreeing new terms.

United want to make him the world's best-paid keeper in a wage rise that could tip over £400,000-a-week after bonuses.

He will join Alexis Sanchez among the top earners at Old Trafford.

De Gea's current deal runs out at the end of next season after United recently triggered a one-year option they held.

Paris Saint-Germain had been leading the chase for the stopper — and were prepared to bid £60million in the summer.

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