Van Gaal silent over De Gea future
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses whether or not David De Gea will leave Manchester United for Real Madrid, following statements that Rafael Benitez is happy with his goalkeeper situation.
The ESPN FC crew discuss the continued Sergio Ramos rumours to Manchester United, but Steve Nicol does not feel Ramos is worth the cost.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Sergio Ramos is a better defender than what Manchester United have at present, but questions whether David De Gea and Ramos will swap clubs.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has refused to answer questions on David De Gea’s future as speculation persists over a move to Real Madrid.
De Gea has one year remaining on his contract and has confirmed he is considering his future amid interest from Madrid.
AS reports that United are requesting €46 million for the former Atletico Madrid keeper, while Marca said the English club will accept no less than €40m.
The Mail on Sunday has said that the 24-year-old may be forced to see out his contract with the two clubs unable to agree a fee, but Van Gaal declined to discuss the deal.
Van Gaal, speaking to Spanish TV channel Cuatro, said: “I don’t want to discuss the issue through the media. I will speak with my directors, not with the media.”
It has been suggested that United will try to engineer an exchange deal involving Sergio Ramos, but sources have told ESPN FC that Madrid have no interest in including the Spain centre-back in any agreement.
United legend Peter Schmeichel has told The Sun on Sunday he would be “upset” if De Gea left this summer.
Schmeichel, United’s goalkeeper between 1991 and 1999, said: “Whatever David would want in a new contract, if I were Van Gaal, I would fight tooth and nail to keep him happy in Manchester.
“Let’s face it, the number of games where David saved United three points or one point is the reason why they were fourth in the table. He has just been unbelievable.
“He is by a long way over the last two seasons United’s best performer.”
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