Mendes at Carrington as Man Utd push for De Gea to sign contract

Manchester United are believed to be in contract discussions with David De Gea.

According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils have moved to remind the Spanish goalkeeper that there is a deal still to be signed following his failed transfer to Real Madrid in the summer.

It is believed that De Gea's agent, Jorge Mendes, along with members of the 24-year-old's family were spotted at Carrington on Thursday.

Sky reporter James Cooper said: "I think it is important at this stage to look at the facts and the facts are that Mendes was there and so were members of De Gea's family.

"From Manchester United's perspective, they want to safeguard the future of David de Gea and get assurances about his season with the club.

"I don't think it is a new deal. They have not offered him a new deal. They have merely reminded there is a deal on the table to be signed.

"No one at Manchester United thought he would remain at the club throughout that transfer window. Clearly there were problems at the end of transfer deadline day.

"It is important to say these are tentative discussions. I think Mendes and his family were there really just to see that everything will be OK for the season ahead, bearing in mind De Gea has not kicked a ball for Manchester United so far this season."

Further reports suggest De Gea is on the verge of completing an enormous about-face by putting pen to paper with United, despite being only minutes away from having his £29million transfer to Real Madrid rubber stamped just over a week ago.