Manchester United keeper David De Gea is not speaking with boss Louis van Gaal and hasn’t done for months, according to Spanish daily AS.
Strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, De Gea is also in negotiations with United over a new deal after his performances this season have gained him high recognition in European football.
According to Spanish reports, the former Atletico Madrid number one is not happy with the €65m release clause United want to install in his new contract and is holding out for a figure of €30m (£22.2m).
The 24 year old goalkeeper is firmly seen as Iker Casillas’s replacement at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu next season.
And, it is now being reported that the keeper is not and has not spoken with boss Van Gaal for a number of months.
Van Gaal has been less than praising of the keeper this season, having not publicly praised him, despite a number of high profile performances.