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Manchester United Expecting Imminent Sale of David de Gea

By Robert Molnar

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is expected to finally get his wish and leave the Red Devils for Real Madrid before the close of the summer transfer window. The potential deal for the goalkeeper is expected to be in the £30 million range.

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The Mirror is reporting that Manchester United — who have been unable to reach their £35 million asking price — are expecting an imminent bid from Real Madrid. The move would end a summer long struggle that has seen the star goalkeeper dropped from the squad at the start of the campaign.

With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, Real Madrid are likely to make a move very soon in order to sign the Spaniard. This will likely please Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal who has exiled the goalkeeper since the ongoing transfer “circus” began.

The move will also be made possible by the ending of David de Gea’s contract next June. Instead of losing the goalkeeper on a free transfer, Manchester United have likely made the decision to place their defending player of the year up for sale.

A report from the Daily Star states that the Spanish international’s representative’s are extremely confident of a summer move back to the Spanish capital. The report also states that the move may even be finalized by Monday night.

Begining his career as a youth player for Atletico Madrid — Real Madrid’s derby rival — David de Gea made his debut for the senior team in 2009. Over the next two seasons, David de Gea went onto make 57 appearances for Rojiblancos.

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Originally costing a British transfer record £17.8 million, Manchester United are poised to almost double their original fee payed for the Spaniard. Since his arrival at Old Trafford in the summer of 2011, David de Gea has played 175 times for Manchester United.

Now set for a move back to the Spanish capital, one has to wonder how well the former Atletico Madrid man will be received by the Real supporters. More so, one has to wonder how well he will be received in the club’s first matches against one another this season.

One thing that is almost certain though, David de Gea’s time at Manchester United is likely complete. Even if the goalkeeper is not sold by the transfer deadline on Tuesday, he will likely continue in his exile from the Red Devil first team.

With his days at Manchester United ending, his journey at Real Madrid will be a new one for the Spanish goalkeeper. Expected to compete for the La Liga and Champions League title on a yearly basis, how will David de Gea handle the new pressures of playing for Real Madrid.

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