Manchester United 'close to signing David de Gea'

United see De Gea as the long-term replacement for Edwin Van der Sar

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed the club are closing in on the signature of Atletico Madrid keeper David de Gea.

United are in the market for a keeper to succeed Edwin Van der Sar, who retires at the end of this season.
"We've been working on it [the deal] for quite a while," said Ferguson after Gary Neville's testimonial on Tuesday.
"He is young, very quick, good composure, presence and an outstanding replacement for Van der Sar."