De Gea’s deal runs out at the end of the season, with United having an option to extend that by another year until 2020.
But sources expect the 27-year-old to commit to an extended long-term contract beyond that, which will entitle him to a testimonial in the 2021-22 season when he will have completed 10 years at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid’s £32million signing of Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea last week has rem,oved any lingering fear that the Spain international could move back to his homeland.
Real, who almost landed De Gea on transfer deadline day in 2015, are understood to have been given little indication that De Gea could be prized away from the North West.
His connection with Spain has weakened over time and came to a head at the World Cup, with the player believing he was made a scapegoat for the disastrous campaign under Fernando Hierro in Russia.
De Gea is content in Manchester, enjoys a good relationship with Jose Mourinho and is close to goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez.
Alvarez mentored De Gea in his time at Atletico Madrid and was brought in by Mourinho with a view to help retain him. His father, Jose, has always been in favour of him remaining at Old Trafford.
-Dailymail