Last week, super-agent Jorge Mendes ruled out a return to Manchester United by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese business man explained that Ronaldo was now tied to Real Madrid fans to death and that it would take €1 billion for any club to activate his release clause.
So while Mancunian fans have literally been given a slap in the face as Mendes blew hopes of a CR7 return, how plausible are fresh rumours surrounding David de Gea?
Spanish news source Marca claims that what happened ahead of Spain’s win over Luxembourg is about to happen at the Bernabeu. In other words, veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas is to be dethroned by vibrant youngster David de Gea in post.
Florentino Perez has reportedly had enough of inconsistent and ageing shot-stopper Iker Casillas, who was blamed for Spain’s shocking 2-1 loss against Slovakia in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers. This led La Furia Roja coach Vicente del Bosque to pick De Gea in the next game against Luxembourg.
Perez may have his eyes set on the former Rojiblanco goalie but how likely is Louis van Gaal to sell such a key player?
De Gea joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid for £18M, three years ago. According to Marca, he could leave for Real Madrid for around £25M. What is certain is that this rumour – just as much as the rage, jeers or anxiety it may provoke – will not die anytime soon.
