Diogo Costa, Mike Maignan and the goalkeepers Manchester United should target to replace David de Gea

There is little doubt that David de Gea's legacy at Manchester United is secure; across 12 years of service, the goalkeeper has developed from a meek youngster into one of the finest shot-stoppers around.

However, with grumblings about his footballing ability growing increasingly loud this season, De Gea's disastrous performance in the Europa League quarter-final humbling by Sevilla thrust his deficiencies into the cold light of day; whatever he has achieved in the past, he is now costing them dearly in the biggest moments.

De Gea's failure to keep out a tame Said Benrahma shot led to United's latest defeat against West Ham, and they are now in danger of being caught by Liverpool in the race for a top four Premier League finish. Erik ten Hag has backed the 32-year-old, but he cannot afford to keep picking him based on his past repuation.

Despite being one of the world's best when it come to making reaction saves from basically any range, the Spaniard and his club have been left behind as the modern game moves towards a model where a ball-playing goalkeeper is almost essential.

De Gea's contract expires this summer, and while it is rumoured he could yet extend his stay, that may well provide the perfect opportunity to part ways. Here are the goalkeepers Man Utd should consider to replace him...

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