David de Gea focused despite Real Madrid rumours – Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says his goalkeeper David de Gea will be focused for the Red Devils should he go on tour despite the continued interest from Real Madrid.

Los Blancos have made the shot stopper their number one target this summer and are expected to sell club legend Iker Casillas to make way for de Gea’s arrival. The 24-year-old is seen as the long term successor to Casillas for both club and country.

So far, the two sides have failed to reach an agreement, although de Gea, a former Atletico de Madrid man, is believed to be keen on a move back to the Spanish capital.

United head off on their tour of the US on Monday, and speaking to the media prior to departure, Dutchman van Gaal said de Gea would be committed to his current club.

“He is a very professional player and he showed fantastic attitude until now and I think that for all my players – not only De Gea but others who have to behave themselves very professionally,” he said.

And he added: “That is the difficulty now for every manager. This period when players have to go or not have to go is the most difficult time. I cannot complain about the professional attitude of my players.”