I agree. What I love the most about him though is his cool head. He never panics. Even after a mistake. It's a wonderful thing to have as a keeper. That and being great aerially a lovely combo.
David De Gea (SAF confirmed signing!)
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He even LOOKS like Edwin! That's all the proof I need!
Fergie - sign him up!
Fergie - sign him up!
I've really been impressed with him. Asenjo was linked here a lot last season and before this one. He impressed me as well but De Gea is keeping him out of the team.
Haven't spotted his faults yet. Faults rarely come out if you're confident and concentrated which he seems to be.
Haven't spotted his faults yet. Faults rarely come out if you're confident and concentrated which he seems to be.
He didnt really impress in either game against Liverpool. He's not the finished article yet by a long way. Can we afford for a keeper to grow into the job or do we need a proven keeper a couple of years further down the line such as Lloris?
no gay keepers please
He's a flapper. I've yet to be particularly convinced by him, but I've only watched him around 6 or 7 times.
That said, to be in that team at 19 suggests he's got massive potential.
That said, to be in that team at 19 suggests he's got massive potential.
I've not really seen him flap that much at all, and I like the way he comes for crosses (and looks to catch the ball rather than punch all the time). He seems very assured for a young keeper and has impressed me.
Lloris seems to have his moments too, he wasn't particularly good against Bayern, although he also has impressed me on the whole.
Lloris and VdG are out on their own as the best young keepers in Europe IMO.
Would be delighted if we signed either of 'em.
Would be delighted if we signed either of 'em.
Didn't see the game at Anfield so I can't comment. Can only comment on what I witness and I watch a bit of Spanish football. Wouldn't call me an expert but to compare him to another goalkeepers he looks quite the catch.
It's Buffon, Casillas, Reina or keepers at that quality are the ones we have to buy if we want anything better than De Gea.
Most young goalkeeping prospects these days seem to only be 'shot-stoppers.' de Gea seems to have a more well-rounded game, despite his very young age.
I think de Gea should be allowed to develop at Atletico for a at least a few more years.
...It's a shame that the best immediate replacement to van der Sar plays for Liverpool.
I think de Gea should be allowed to develop at Atletico for a at least a few more years.
...It's a shame that the best immediate replacement to van der Sar plays for Liverpool.
He's also displaced another very promising keeper in Asejo. Personally I rate De Gea higher than most of the other names we've been linked with, I'm just a little concerned at his age, SAF isn't patient with keeper mistakes...
Didn't impress me one game but really impressed me in the final.
Who's VdG?
Van de Gea, or David de Gea
Spain seem flushed with good keepers in the last 10 years. This kid still has a way to go but he's shown a lot more poise in the big games then Foster has, and he's some 7 years younger then him.
If the price is decent, I wouldn't mind seeing him at OT.
If the price is decent, I wouldn't mind seeing him at OT.
I too would like to see us sign this kid.. I too seem to prefer him over Lloris.. He just seems so much more assured in the air, on the ball etc.. Although if we were to go out and sign him I would also like us to sell TK after we sign him and have faith in VDS, DDG and Amos..
Can we please find out if he has any dreams of playing for Real Madrid before we pursue him?
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David Van Der Gea
I think with SAF saying Amos being promoted to 3rd choice I would think we will wait another year or until January atleast till we sign another GK.. That would do well as we he would get to see more playing time in Madrid & our scouts get more time to see DDG in action..
Entirely dependant on PIG staying and his most recent comments were that he feels he should be first choice and that he isnt happy to be the 2nd choice anymore. So while Amos may be 3rd choice, there are question marks over who will be 2nd choice.
I forgot about that.. Although I am quite sure SAF will be able to convince TK to stay on for another season as this season he would clearly be 2nd choice and will also remind him that VDS will not last forever..
Although I seriously wouldn't lose any sleep if we were to sign DDG and get rid of TK.. As I said earlier I would really like to see that happen..
Mirror has us and Chelsea going for his him £25 mill.
cech is still very young
why would chelsea go for him at that price ?
why would chelsea go for him at that price ?
25m is a joke for an unproven keeper.
Because Cech hasn't been the same player since the head injury?
As for the price, two teams with cash are interested. Why wouldn't they put it nice and high. Atletico need money but he's not really a player they'd choose to sell unless it was for a good price, there are no rumours that he wants to leave - and the summer's young.
If he's still there in August and Atletico still need money the price would come down. But what is a good price for a really talented young keeper - arguably the best young keeper since Casillas? I guess the answer is it's what someone will pay.
He's not been the same but he's still up there among the best. I can't see there being any truth in this rumour. Unless Cech is on his way that is.
Atletico Madrid are opening new contract talks with goalkeeper David De Gea.
Atletico are aware the youngster's form last season has attracted interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona.
De Gea's current deal runs to 2013 and carries a buyout clause of €20 million.
Atletico met with the player's agents yesterday to discuss an improved deal which would include hiking up De Gea's buyout clause to keep him out of reach of bigger European rivals.
Atletico are aware the youngster's form last season has attracted interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona.
De Gea's current deal runs to 2013 and carries a buyout clause of €20 million.
Atletico met with the player's agents yesterday to discuss an improved deal which would include hiking up De Gea's buyout clause to keep him out of reach of bigger European rivals.
I really hope we're monitering this guy. Seems to have it all and is only 19. Will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
Well Fergie was there tonight so i'm sure he caught his eye. Had a good game
It's hard to believe he's only 19. He plays with such confidence, like he's been around for years.
Exactly. With our current keeper situation he'd be an excellent signing and I just wonder whether the presence of De Gea in the Athletico team meant that it was a doible benefit for Fergie to attend, given our game with Valencia.
Caught the end of the coverage on Sky and the pundits were raving about him.
I've seen him play a lot now. Has that aura about him that makes you feel secure about him at the back. Having said that, like all learning goalkeepers he has made a few errors. But he's bounced back well and more often than not, one of his teams best players.
The BBC's Phil Minshull also praised him before tonights game.
I have been impressed with him with what I have seen so far. He has the same quality I saw in Casillas when I first saw him play United in 2000.
He also has a calmness about his game, in a very similar manner to Edwin van der Sar. I think he will go on to become a fantastic goalkeeper.
I have been impressed with him with what I have seen so far. He has the same quality I saw in Casillas when I first saw him play United in 2000.
He also has a calmness about his game, in a very similar manner to Edwin van der Sar. I think he will go on to become a fantastic goalkeeper.
Made a cracking save tonight against valencia.
The Mirror are saying that Fergie went to the match to watch him along with Valencia. 
Watched that game...this kid looks the real deal.
For someone that young, he looks incredibly composed between the sticks. Could very well be looking at the future Spain #1.
For someone that young, he looks incredibly composed between the sticks. Could very well be looking at the future Spain #1.
Bright bright future ahead.
I've watched him a few times and for a 19 year old, his composure is unbelievable.
The commentator in the Barca game likened him to a young VdS.
I've watched him a few times and for a 19 year old, his composure is unbelievable.
The commentator in the Barca game likened him to a young VdS.
The Mirror are saying that Fergie went to the match to watch him along with Valencia.
Wouldn't surprise me, two birds and one stone. One of a handful of keepers that could actually take over VDS.
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