David de Gea pays touching birthday tribute to wife Edurne amid Newcastle transfer speculation

The Spaniard posted his message to his long-term partner, the singer and actress Edurne. The pair married this summer on the Balearic island of Menorca, just days after his United contract expired, which ended a 12-year spell at Old Trafford.

"Happy birthday Mommy! We love you so much!" posted De Gea on Instagram alongside a picture of the couple in fancy dress.

Edurne had a humorous take to the day, posting a video of herself blowing the candles on a cake which magically revealed he true age, much to her mock dismay.

De Gea remains by far the biggest name free agent there is out there at the moment. At the age of 33 and having played 76 consecutive Premier League games before his departure from United there is no doubt that the former Spain number one is capable of playing several more seasons at the highest level.

But with financial fair play (FFP) limitations forcing several top teams into awkward situations it may take a smart piece of accountancy or a significant drop in De Gea's United wages to see him back on a field soon. With their strong financial backing and the long-term injury to Nick Pope, Newcastle United appear to be the most likely landing spot for the Spaniard.

De Gea and Adurne can enjoy their first Christmas together as married couple without the distraction of the packed festive fixture schedule that the goalkeeper had to deal with during his extended time in Manchester.