De Gea is close to agreeing an extension and Ten Hag has now lavished praise over this season

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has heaped praise on goalkeeper David de Gea amid ongoing negotiations over a new long-term contract.

The Spain international has been brilliant between the sticks for United this term and he kept his 21st clean sheet of the campaign last weekend.

It has been recently reported that De Gea is close to agreeing an extension and Ten Hag has now lavished praise over his performances this season.

Speaking to reporters today, Ten Hag was asked about the main attributes of De Gea. In response, he talked about his excellent shot-stopping.