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Man Utd identify Atletico Madrid keeper Oblak as De Gea replacement

Manchester United have identified Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak as the man to replace David de Gea if the current United No.1 doesn't agree a new contract and leaves the club in the summer.

United had expected De Gea to sign a new deal, but negotiations have stalled and the Spaniard's current contract expires in June 2020.

AS, however, says United have 'pinpointed' Oblak - who is reportedly open to the idea of leaving Atletico, despite recently signing a new deal until 2023 - as De Gea's replacement.

Oblak has developed into one of Europe's most revered keepers in recent years under Diego Simeone at the Wanda Metropolitana.

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