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Football Express News understands that Manchester United’s desire to keep David De Gea is approaching it’s final decisive moments, with contract talks said to be coming to an end.
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.
However, despite all of the above, it is understood that United remain hopeful of good news and are confident a deal can be reached by the end of the week.
“Friday is the day United would like to agree terms. They want to concentrate heavily on finishing fourth place, with no distractions,” a source close to the club told us.
