Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal claims David de Gea has been offered a bumper new deal to remain at Old Trafford.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper has been one of United’s standout performers this season and his string of outstanding displays has seen him nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award.

De Gea’s current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of next season, but the former Atletico Madrid man is consistently linked with Real Madrid and a move to the European champions this summer has been mooted by several media outlets.

Van Gaal answered questions about De Gea during his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s game with Everton at Goodison Park, with United 2.15 to win the clash.

When asked about the progress of contract negotiations, he said: “It takes a long time now.

“It can always happen – I am not the boss. I want him to stay, but I’ve explained that the player is the boss – he can say yes or no.”

Van Gaal added: “You have to ask David de Gea, not me. He has to sign; we have offered him a lot of money.”

Meanwhile, Van Gaal admits he foresees Ryan Giggs succeeding him in the Old Trafford hot-seat.

The 41-year-old was appointed assistant manager after four games in caretaker charge after David Moyes’ sacking last season.

Van Gaal has a contract until 2017 and he told MUTV: “I expect that he (Giggs) will be the next manager after I am gone.”