The 20-year-old Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, who is currently playing for Spain in the European Under-21 Championships in Denmark, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer as United boss Sir Alex Ferguson bids to replace the retiring Van der Sar.
And, while De Gea's fee could stretch to £18millon, the youngster insists he will be more concerned in proving that he is a capable replacement for the Dutch veteran.
"I feel incredibly motivated by the fact that Manchester United are thinking about me," De Gea said.
"I like the fact that they are considering me as a replacement for a goalkeeper of Edwin van der Sar's calibre.
"I will need to keep on striving and working hard, as I am still in the outset of my career, and I still have much to do at this level.
"I hope I will still be playing when I am his age. It is hard to look so far ahead but it is something I want to do.
"The fact that I could become one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever does not interest me. The value that really counts is what you do on the pitch."
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