According to Telefoot, Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea at the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

What's the story?

It is generally accepted that De Gea has developed into the finest goalkeeper in world football over the last couple of seasons.

The 27-year-old arrived at United from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011, and has been absolutely outstanding for the Red Devils in recent years.

Real Madrid continue to be linked with a move for the Spain international, but according to Telefoot, PSG are also in the race.

The report claims that the French giants - who have again fallen short in the Champions League this season - want an upgrade on current number one Alphonse Areola.

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There is no question that PSG have the finances to compete for De Gea's signature, but it would be a huge surprise if United held off interest from Real Madrid just to sell to the French giants.

Should United fans be worried?

De Gea's contract with United will expire in the summer of 2019, and the club are currently working on a fresh deal for the Spain international.

The goalkeeper, who is valued at £45m by transfermarkt.co.uk, came extremely close to joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2015, only for a faulty fax machine to prevent the deal from taking place.

De Gea has continually insisted that he is happy at United, and the club's progression since Jose Mourinho took charge places the Red Devils in a strong position.

The PSG project might well be of interest to De Gea, but the French side disappointed in the Champions League once again, and it is difficult to imagine the goalkeeper leaving United for any team other than Real Madrid.

Things are certainly looking up at United following a difficult few years, which makes any deal at the end of this season extremely hard to believe.