Real Madrid are preparing an ambitious bid to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, according to Spanish website ElConfidencial.com.
Journalist Antonio Sanz claims that Los Blancos want the Spanish international to become a pivotal part of the the team next season, suggesting Iker Casillas could be set to leave Madrid. In fact, reports have told Los Merengues captain could sign for United in January if he keeps on warming the bench.
ElConfindencial.com argues that Real Madrid directors have long seen De Gea as a goalkeeper for the future, and his good performances at Manchester United have convinced Florentino Perez to bring him back to Madrid.
De Gea moved from Atletico Madrid to Manchester United in the summer of 2011 for 20 million euros. He has made 86 appearances for the Red Devils and secured the starting goalkeeper spot thanks to a consistent series of displays over the past year.
According to ElConfidencial.com, the 22-year-old and his family have always seen Real as a dream destination for the young Spaniard. Although United is not willing to let him go, they would reportedly agree to negotiate if the deal included Casillas moving to Manchester.
Spanish media at it again. Is there some idiot that thinks up the dumbest news and decides to publish it without any facts. Real madrid took us for a ride when we wanted coentrao. Why would united even thjnk about selling to them again. I got some news. News has emerged from manchester that united are putting in a swap deal, de gea to real madrid and ronaldo to united. Straight swap