David De Gea: Alan Shearer Urges Man United Legend to Join Newcastle in January

• Ex-Man United keeper David de Gea is without a club months after he quit Old Trafford
• Newcastle icon Alan Shearer believes the Spaniard would be a good fit at St. James Park
• De Gea was widely linked with a transfer move in the summer, but none materialised

Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has urged David de Gea to join the Magpies ahead of the January transfer window.

De Gea is currently a free agent, months after he departed Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract with Manchester United.

The Spaniard was initially linked with a summer move to several clubs, including Inter Milan, where he was expected to replace Andre Onana.

A sensational switch to the Saudi Pro League was also mooted, with Marca claiming the shotsopper turned down offers from the Middle East.

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De Gea urged to join Newcastle

Shearer now contends that the 33-year-old would be a perfect signing for Newcastle, who are currently without their first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope.

Pope is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines after he recently suffered a shoulder injury.

Newcastle are expected to make a move to sign a new goalkeeper, and Shearer contends De Gea would be an ideal candidate.

"Yeah, I would," the legendary striker said via CaughtOffside when asked if De Gea is someone he would sign for Newcastle.

"I think Newcastle need a goalkeeper, and De Gea is out there. I know the salary would be huge but they wouldn’t have to pay a fee for him," he continued.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported on De Gea has linking up with Man United's new summer signing, Sergio Reguilon, sparking further speculation about a possible Old Trafford return.

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Speculation has since grown among a section of fans that De Gea could possibly rejoin the club in the coming days.

Recently, the shotstopper returned to Manchester for the first time since he was released by United.

The Spain international has since been spotted with United summer signing Reguilon, fueling further rumours about an imminent return.