De
Gea has one season left on his contract and has so far resisted
United’s efforts to tie him to an extension, aware that Real want him to
replace Iker Casillas.
Manchester United stars fear team-mate David De Gea is on his way to Real Madrid this summer.
Sections
of the United dressing-room are convinced the Spanish goalkeeper has
made up his mind to leave after four years at Old Trafford.
De
Gea has one season left on his contract and has so far resisted United’s
efforts to tie him to an extension, aware that Real want him to replace
Iker Casillas.
Now some United stars have confided their fear
that De Gea is Madrid-bound, a potentially huge blow given he has been
arguably their best player this season.
If United’s worst fears
are confirmed and De Gea does ask to go, they will demand the best
possible price for him, valuing the 24-year-old shot-stopper at close to
£50million.
Another option should De Gea go is a
player-plus-cash deal involving Real’s Gareth Bale, a long-term United
target who has endured a difficult second season in Madrid.
Although
Bale has said he has no desire to leave Real, United will explore every
avenue with regard to his potential capture should De Gea stand firm in
his desire to leave.
Spanish TV channels have already claimed
De Gea is off to Real this summer, with a key factor being the fact his
girlfriend, singer and TV presenter Edurne, remains based in Madrid.
Credit: David McDonnell/Mirror
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