The Spanish keeper’s Old Trafford exit looks more inevitable with each passing week as he refuses to commit to a long-term deal that has been on the table for months.
England No 1 Pickford, 24, is seen as perfect replacement to fill his gloves as his displays for club and country prove he has the bottle for the big stage.
De Gea is fancied by Italian giants Juventus, who may try to buy him in the summer or wait a year until he is a free agent.
However, they are sure about who they want to come in for him.
Eric Bailly set for Man Utd talks as career stalls at Old Trafford
ERIC BAILLY is set for talks over his Manchester United future — just two years after his £30million switch from Villarreal.
The Ivory Coast centre-back, 24, has not started a game since boss Jose Mourinho subbed him before half-time against Newcastle last month.
He will meet United top brass this week to discuss their plans and whether he will be sold in January.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is a fan after working with Bailly at Espanyol, as is Arsenal manager Unai Emery.
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Boss Jose Mourinho has been a fan of Pickford for some time while all his staff are in the same camp.
We revealed United’s interest in February and Pickford’s reputation has soared since, with the World Cup cementing his place as England’s first choice.
Pickford signed a new deal at Everton in the summer but the chance to go to United may be too hard to resist.
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