De Gea set to turn red

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has wasted little time in rebuilding his squad. A third summer signing — Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea — is on the verge of completion.

Having brought in Blackburn's England Under–21 Phil Jones to add depth to his defence and Aston Villa's Ashley Young to bring more attacking impetus to midfield, the Red Devils boss is arguably on the verge of sealing his key signing.

De Gea, a European Championship winner with Spain's Under–21s on Saturday, is the man chosen to fill the void left by veteran Edwin van der Sar's retirement and he is understood to have had a medical.

The expected arrival of the 20–year–old's transfer, for a reported £17million, will push Ferguson's spending in June close to £50million.

Compatriot and Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina reacted positively to the move.

"I very much welcome this news because David is a great keeper," he said.