David de Gea is locked in a contract stand-off with Manchester United over extending his current deal at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils’ No 1 is demanding £350,000-a-week wages to commit his peak years to the club, according to the Mirror.

The 28-year-old has been the subject of heavy interest from Real Madrid, having failed to agree to new terms in recent years.

David de Gea is refusing to budge on his £350,000-a-week contract demands

De Gea currently earns £200,000-a-week but feels he should be up alongside the likes of Alexis Sanchez in becoming one of the club’s top earners.

United are reportedly reluctant to give into De Gea’s demands but are confident that they can meet a compromise with the Spain international.

United triggered a one-year extension in the goalkeeper’s contract in November last year to prevent clubs speaking with him over a move away from the north west of Manchester.

The Spaniard is congratulated by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following United’s win over Fulham

United activated a one-year extension on his current deal in November last year 

While De Gea has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid, a move to the Bernabeu now looks to be off the cards following the acquisition of Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea last summer.

The £35million purchase of the Belgium international looks to have put an end to their pursuit of De Gea should he become available.

However, De Gea has made it clear in the past that he’d be willing to commit his best years to United if the right deal could be made.

De Gea completed his move from Atletico Madrid to United in the summer of 2011 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the best keepers in the world. 

England captain Owen Farrell has been studying Super Bowl superstar Tom Brady in a bid to become the perfect 10.

The fly-half revealed he is a big fan of the New England Patriots quarterback, who last week won his sixth ‘ring’ at the age of 41.

Brady is renowned for his cool head and ability to pick the right pass – and Farrell will be hoping to do the same against France on Sunday.

England captain Owen Farrell has been studying Super Bowl superstar Tom Brady

The fly-half revealed he is a big fan of the quarterback, who last week won his sixth ‘ring’ at 41

‘He is very in control and very calm under pressure,’ said Farrell. ‘He is very ready – not just ready for what he thinks will be in front of him, ready for anything at the same time.

‘He’s been at the top for a very long time. In that regard. Any little insight you can get – from an article, podcast or book – is always good to hear. I have always taken a massive interest in him.’

In Dublin last week, Farrell outfoxed Ireland’s world player of the year Johnny Sexton.

Farrell will be England’s conductor in their Six Nations clash with rivals France on Sunday

‘He is very in control and very calm under pressure,’ Farrell said of New England Patriots star

On Sunday he will go up against French No 10 Camille Lopez, with Eddie Jones praising the way Farrell has stepped into the captaincy role in the absence of Dylan Hartley.

‘The 10 has always been an influential player; you’re the bus driver, you’re the conductor,’ said Jones.

‘You’ve got to find the right route and then you’ve got to make sure everyone is doing their role. Owen’s doing that pretty well for us and he’s got a good bloke underneath him in George Ford. Those two together are going a great job in making sure the team is going in the right direction.’