Talks over the player's switch from Old Trafford to the Bernabeu broke down last week as the two clubs failed to agree a fee.
But hope is not lost as Real officials reportedly put together a new package, while De Gea pushes for a move.
Benitez himself remained adamant that he will not discuss a transfer - although he appeared to forget he only has two stoppers heading into the new Liga campaign.
"I have said in five press conferences that I don’t want to talk about players who are at other clubs," AS quote the boss as saying.
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David De Gea could start for Manchester United in their Premier League clash with Spurs this weekend
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"We have three very good goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Casilla....
"I can talk about my goalkeepers but not those who play elsewhere."
Benitez also discussed the potential sale of Gareth Bale to United, insisting he will not lift the lid on transfers despite the Old Trafford club's renewed interest today