David De Gea, the Manchester United goalkeeper, hopes to complete his long-awaited transfer to Real Madrid before Louis van Gaal’s players are scheduled to return for pre-season training on Monday.
The Spanish club have failed to come close to meeting United’s asking price for the 24-year-old, believing that the £20 million valuation is excessive given that the player has only a year left on his contract and has consistently rebuffed attempts to tie him to a long-term deal at Old Trafford.
Although there is little sign of a breakthrough in the near future, De Gea would prefer for the issue to be resolved before he is expected at United’s Aon Training Complex next week.
Reports in Spain suggested yesterday that Real will discuss submitting a