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Jose Mourinho wants this Real Madrid star included in £61m deal for David De Gea - report
REAL MADRID are reportedly edging closer to signing Manchester United star David De Gea.
INCREDIBLE saves by Manchester United's David De Gea
David De Gea has been regularly linked with a move to La Liga in recent seasons.
Real Madrid came close to landing him in 2015, only for a faulty fax machine to scupper a deal.
With Keylor Navas toiling this season, De Gea is said to be back on the Spanish giants' radar for the summer.
David De Gea is reportedly closing in on a move to Real Madrid
Keylor Navas has struggled for form this season
And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Zinedine Zidane's side are closing in on a summer transfer.
The Manchester United goalkeeper has approved a move after staying at Old Trafford for two years longer than initially planned.
He is not likely to come cheap with United boss Jose Mourinho demanding £61million (€70m) for his star asset.
However, it is said that the financial cost isn't Mourinho's only wish.
Casemiro is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United
The Portuguese wants a player in return with midfielder Casemiro top of his list.
With Michael Carrick approaching the end of his career - and Paul Pogba struggling for form - the Brazil international is the holding midfielder United want.
Mourinho gave Casemiro his first-team debut during his time at Real Madrid.
And the player is not among Madrid's highest earners and United's financial muscle could persuade him to move to the Premier League.
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