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Manchester United receive huge boost as Real Madrid close in on deal for another keeper
REAL MADRID are close to signing keeper Kiko Casilla from Espanyol, according to reports in Spain.
Real Madrid close in on Kiko Casilla
Madrid will pay €3m (£2.15m) for his services.
Madrid's first choice keeper to follow Iker Casillas is Manchester United's David de Gea however no deal has been confirmed.
Reports today suggested a deal had been agreed but the Spanish club are seemingly keeping their business rolling with a move for Casilla.
The 28-year-old has one Spain cap and has represented Catalonia five times.
He joined Espanyol from Real Madrid in 2007.