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Man Utd and Real Madrid could agree swap for David de Gea and Alvaro Morata - reporter
REAL MADRID could entertain a swap deal with striker Alvaro Morata for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, according to reports.
De Gea has been heavily linked with a move back to Spain to Real Madrid and a £60million bid has been turned down by Manchester United in the last couple of days.
United boss Jose Mourinho wants to keep the Spaniard at the club but Los Blancos remain keen on bringing the former Atletico Madrid man to the Bernabeu this summer.
Mourinho is wanting to bring a striker to Old Trafford in the window and has cooled his interest in Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, as he is looking for a genuine No 9 centre-forward instead.
Morata has been linked with a move to the Premier League and Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett has explained how a player-plus-cash deal could be agreed.
Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move to Man Utd from Real Madrid
We're told from reports in Spain that Alvaro Morata is very much a Manchester United target
"He's a striker that fits the bill perfectly for Mourinho," Dorsett said.
"He scored 20 goals in 42 appearances this season, that looks like exactly what Mourinho wants.
"We're told from reports in Spain that he is very much a Manchester United target.
Man Utd keeper David de Gea is wanted by Real Madrid this summer
"In fact, Guillem Balague our Spanish football expert says Real think they may be able to get De Gea for £75million.
"Their alternative might be £25million plus Morata, so potentially a swap deal.
"Lots more of negotiations to go, I think this story will run and run."