It has been all but confirmed that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will not be returning to the club for the 2015-16 season.
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De Gea has been reported to be headed to Real Madrid, but Man United already has a backup plan in place to soften the blow.
They are expected to bring in Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who has previously worked with Man United boss Louis van Gaal on the Netherlands national team.
It has not been made official that de Gea will leave Old Trafford, but it appears to be inevitable.
Cillessen has played with Ajax since 2011, but his contract with them is set to expire in 2016.
The 26-year-old goalie led Ajax to a Dutch Eredivisie title in the 2013-14 season before they finished in second the following season.
Cillessen also led Netherlands to a third-place finish in the 2014 FIFA World Cup after making his international debut in 2013.
Man United is looking to upgrade all areas, particularly their defense, and it will be crucial for them to do so to aid their starting goalkeeper next season.
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