SEE TWO TEAM-MATES MAN UNITED STAR DAVID DE GEA’S CONTRACT SITUATION IS ‘IN THEIR HANDS’

The Red Devils are facing a potential crisis over the number of players who have expiring contracts.

Among them are Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and De Gea - as well as his compatriots Mata and Herrera.

The ex-Atletico Madrid star has been United’s best player over the last five years - winning four Player of the Year awards at the club.

There have been problems during the negotiations with the Spanish keeper, with concerns over the future of the club.

De Gea wants to be battling for the highest prizes in football but United’s early season form has left him worrying.

The current situation with Jose Mourinho has also given him cause to be concerned - with The Special One alienating a number of players in the dressing room.

De Gea’s next contract is likely to be his last ‘big’ deal, with him turning 28 in November.

And the futures of compatriots Mata and Herrera are reported to have a big say over his future too, according to ESPN.

The two Spaniards are in the final year of their contracts but there are plans afoot to keep both at the club longer, despite their peripheral roles in the first-team.

Paris St-Germain are monitoring the situation as they search for a successor to Gianluigi Buffon, with Alphonse Areola set to leave at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Paul Scholes believes De Gea has not been at his best recently.

"The reason we finished second last year was because of the goalkeeper," Paul Scholes said.

"Good goalkeepers are not easy to find. De Gea's not been quite as good this season, not saving them like he did all last year."