Ex-Man Utd star David de Gea ‘targeted for shock Barcelona free transfer’ after eight months unemployed

BARCELONA are weighing up a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports.

The Spaniard, 33, has been without a club since leaving the Red Devils at the end of last season.

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David de Gea left Man Utd at the end of last season[/caption]

He has not been short of offers, having been linked with clubs in England and Saudi Arabia.

SunSport revealed earlier this month, however, that De Gea is prioritising staying in Spain when choosing his next club.

According to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo, he could have the opportunity to do so with Barcelona.

They claim that Barca have been monitoring the former Man Utd stalwart.

For the cash-strapped Catalan club, a free transfer swoop for De Gea could prove benficial.

A move for the former Spain No1 would likely be as back-up to Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The report adds that Ter Stegen, 31, has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia.

The German recently missed 17 matches with a back injury.

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Academy product Inaki Pena deputised for Ter Stegen during this period.

But it remains to be seen if the Spain Under-21 international is deemed good enough to hold down the position.

De Gea left Old Trafford last summer after 12 years and 545 appearances.

Last season he claimed the Premier League’s Golden Glove award.

He reportedly signed a new contract to stay at United, before the Red Devils backed out of the agreement.

They then considered bringing De Gea back earlier this season, when they learned of his replacement Andre Onana‘s intention to go to Afcon.

As it happened, Onana only missed one game while on international duty.

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen recently returned from a back injury[/caption]