Ten Hag 'wary' of Andre Onana's possible Africa Cup of Nations absence

Manchester United are reportedly exploring a move to bring David de Gea back to Old Trafford, three months after letting him walk out the door.

Erik ten Hag was keen to take his side in a new direction in the summer and central to that was to land a new No 1 goalkeeper, one he felt could deliver the out-from-the-back style he craves.

The United boss turned to Andre Onana, who arrived for £47million from Inter Milan, and De Gea was shown the door.

But with Onana potentially set to miss as many as eight games in January, should he elect to join up with Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations, United are reportedly keen to safe-proof themselves.

The Sun claim that United are plotting a u-turn on De Gea to bring him back to the club, particularly given he remains a free agent since leaving.

Should Onana go away with his nation, Ten Hag would be left with 25-year-old summer signing Altay Bayindir - who has yet to make an appearance for United - and experienced campaigner Tom Heaton, who has struggled for injury this season.

The Sun's report details how United are ready to turn to De Gea, despite deeming him surplus to requirements a few months ago.

It should be said that United looked to retain De Gea before he left, but on a reduced wage.

He refused to take the drastic pay cut on his £375,000-a-week wages after months of lengthy negotiations with the club but with no new club in sight, it is reported that a marriage of convenience in the New Year could be an option.

De Gea reunited with his old Manchester United team-mates on Monday, as Bruno Fernandes took to social media to share his 'coffee and friends' date with the goalkeeper and a handful of Red Devils stars.

The Spaniard showed last weekend how he was still close to the United