Rio Ferdinand has discussed the chaos surrounding David de Gea (Pictures: Getty)

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the ‘only way’ David de Gea will stay at Old Trafford and criticised Manchester United for their handling of the goalkeeper.

The Spaniard, who has been at United since 2011, will become a free agent on Saturday as his contract with the club expires.

De Gea has been in talks with Manchester United over a new deal for several months, with Erik ten Hag keen for the 32-year-old to stay for at least one more season.

In a revelation that does not reflect well on the Premier League giants, De Gea reportedly signed a new deal – agreeing to take a significant pay-cut to extend his spell in Manchester – only for the club to then withdraw the offer.
Ferdinand says he is ‘gutted’ by how the situation involving his former team-mate has played out and hopes it is ‘sorted’ one way or another soon.

The Manchester United legend also says the ‘only way’ De Gea will still be at Old Trafford next season is if the club fail in their bid to sign Andre Onana or another goalkeeper they have been linked with this summer.

Speaking on the FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: ?It?s a funny situation. Whether you think David de Gea is good enough for Manchester United anymore is up for debate.

Erik ten Hag has a dilemma at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

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