Manchester United are prepared to allow David de Gea to run down his contract.

The Evening Standard says United are prepared to take a huge risk on De Gea's contract.

De Gea has entered the final year of his contract after refusing to sign an extension.

United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is willing to run the risk of taking negotiations into the new season because he hopes to convince the Spaniard to extend his terms.

Even if De Gea doesn't pen a new contract, Woodward is satisfied the club's £18.9m investment back in 2011 has paid off.