Real Madrid in talks with ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea after Thibaut Courtois injury blow: Reports
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is reportedly waiting for Real Madrid to make their move for him following Thibaut Courtois' ACL injury.
According to Sky Sports, Madrid have already been in contact with De Gea over potentially arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti's side are now forced to enter the goalkeeper's market after Courtois' serious injury.
The Belgian shot-stopper has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is likely to miss the majority of the season. It comes as a massive blow to Real Madrid with just two days until the campaign starts.
The La Liga giants appear to have turned their attention to De Gea who is a former target of theirs. He is without a club after leaving Manchester United earlier this summer. The Spaniard departed Old Trafford after spending 12 years with the Red Devils and becoming a club legend in that time.
The 32-year-old made 545 appearances, keeping 190 clean sheets and winning the Premier League, the UEFA Europa League, the FA Cup, and the Carabao Cup twice.
However, De Gea comes off a topsy-turvy season that ultimately saw Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag decide to part with the Spaniard. He did win the Premier League's golden glove with 17 clean sheets in 38 games.
Yet, the Spanish shot-stopper was at fault for some questionable goalkeeping throughout the campaign. He was under fire for costly mistakes against Sevilla, West Ham United, and Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
De Gea looked nailed on to join Real Madrid from Manchester United back in 2015. The Spaniard wanted to make the move to the Santiago Bernabeu and the two clubs agreed on a deal that would see Keylor Navas head in the opposite direction, per ESPN.
However, Madrid were
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