Manchester United target looking for new home in Manchester

An Atletico Madrid football star is actively looking to buy a new home in Manchester, adding to speculation that he is set to sign for Manchester United, according to reports in Spain.

Spanish newspaper Sportyou claims that Manchester United and Atletico Madrid have agreed a £22m deal for goalkeeper David de Gea, who would act as a replacement for Edwin Van der Sar who is retiring at the end of the season.

The newspaper reports that Spanish goalkeeper specifically wants to buy a new house in Manchester.

Anyone seeking to a buy new home in Manchester will find plenty of choices available.

New home builder Redrow Homes are currently offering a number of new homes in Manchester for sale, including a range of two and three bedroom homes influenced by the Arts and Crafts era at a development called Hanson Gardens.

Constructed to Manchester City Council's ‘homes for life' specification, including larger than usual master bedrooms and living spaces, plus special measures to make them more energy and water efficient, these new build homes range from £104,995 to £139,950.

Located just outside the city centre, affordable homes in this development, available on a shared equity basis, start from £78,746.

Elsewhere, Bovis Homes are offering a selection of one, two and three bedroom homes for sale at the The Ferns in Mabels Brow, off Old Hall St., Farnworth, Greater Manchester, with prices ranging from £69,995 to £139,995.

The development offers a mix of attractive accommodation choices including brand new apartment designs as well as three storey townhouses.