De Gea Succeeds Van der Sar, Officially

David De Gea and Sir Alex Ferguson
The latter is having a great time in his progress of squad reformation.

Phil Jones, secured. Ashley Young, secured. However both of them are of secondary importance compared to the signing of former Athletico Madrid keeper David de Gea.

The Spanish shot-stopper serves more immediate significance compared to the prior signings of United for this coming season, as Van der Sar has retired and Ferguson has yet a reliable keeper to step up and replace the Dutch's position. The 20-year-old man should keep Sir Alex Ferguson free from goalkeeping trouble for potentially many years to come.

Three signings have made United leading the transfer market, but still they have yet to capture someone to cover up their fatal weakness - a midfield commander ala Xavi.