The goalkeeper, 24, has just one year remaining on his contract at Manchester United.
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The Gunners are determined to pay a club-record fee of more than £45m to secure the services of the Frenchman.
But the resolve of the English giants may now be weakening. “A human being is more than just a player and he can not manage”. “I cannot lead this process, I can only watch and observe and that is what I’m doing”. Despite telling Real Madrid he wants to move, in recent days it has appeared increasingly likely that, having been made captain, the situation would be resolved to keep the center-back at the Bernabeu.
New coach Benitez’s preparations for the coming season have already been significantly affected by injuries – with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Asier Illarramendi and Fabio Coentrao all missing warm-up games due to a variety of different issues.
Real Madrid’s head coach Rafael Benitez Earlier today, De Gea’s girlfriend, the popstar Edurne Garcia, has seemingly confirmed that the Manchester United goalkeeper’s transfer to Real is complete.
His side’s impressive pre-season campaign, which culminated in a Community Shield victory over Chelsea last Sunday, coupled with a strong end to last term sees them head into the new season with arguably the best chance of claiming their first championship since 2004.
“I never came out on Karim Benzema“, he said on Friday.
AS reports that Real Madrid are keen on De Gea, but need funds to move in for a player of his stature and quality, and therefore could have to sell Benzema.
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Madrid’s club statement did not specify the expected time on the sidelines, however Marca report that the 32-year-old is unlikely to be back in time for the season opening trip to El Molinon.
