David de Gea could make sensational return to Man United as Red Devils plan plea for short-term deal

Manchester United are reportedly planning to make a shock U-turn and move to bring David de Gea back to the club.

The goalkeeper was let go by the Red Devils at the end of his contract in the summer, bringing an end to his 12 years with the Premier League giants that saw him rack up a whopping 545 appearances.

Man United recruited Andre Onana from Inter Milan, bringing the former Ajax man in for £47.2million as De Gea's replacement.

Onana has been Erik ten Hag's first choice this season.

He’s endured a difficult start to his United career but was the hero in their last outing against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night with a fine penalty save in the dying minutes of their 1-0 win.

But now, the club are reportedly debating changing their mind on their decision to let De Gea go.

According to The Sun, Man United are worried they will be short of goalkeepers when Cameroon's Onana goes to the Africa Cup of Nations in January and February.

The club did not expect Onana to change his mind on his international retirement when they recruited him in the summer.

As a result, they sold Dean Henderson, who was on loan at Nottingham Forest last term, to Crystal Palace in the same window.

Now, they could turn back to De Gea and bring him in on a three month contract to step in during Onana's absence.

That's despite them turning away from the player in such a way that led captain Bruno Fernandes to publicly disagree with De Gea not getting a proper send off.

The 32-year-old was offered a wage cut to stay at Old Trafford, with his pay cheque being reduced from £375,000 a week to £200,000. However, that deal was later taken off the table.

The Spaniard has not played for another club since his departure.

However, he did attend a Man United Women's game