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Man Utd boss implores de Gea to get in the gym!

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants David de Gea to develop his slight frame in the gym so he can become a top-class goalkeeper.

The Scottish tactician is a big fan of the 21-year old Spaniard but is well aware that he needs to add some muscle to his body before he can really mix it with the big boys.

"The boy has got talent. He's lightning quick but has just found it difficult to adjust to some parts of the game here," said Ferguson.

"It's a matter of developing his frame. He's doing a lot of work in the gym.

"If we can get maybe a stone on him without losing any of his flexibility or speed it would be a great boost to him."

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