Man Utd angry over Morata transfer saga: Real Madrid blocked from signing De Gea - report
MANCHESTER UNITED will not allow David De Gea to join Real Madrid this summer with Jose Mourinho furious about their reluctance to sell Alvaro Morata, according to reports in Spain.
David de Gea scores brilliant free kick during Spain training
De Gea nearly left Manchester United for Real Madrid back in 2015, only for the transfer to collapse due to paperwork problems.
Despite winning La Liga and the Champions League, Real look set to invest in a new goalkeeper this summer.
De Gea continues to be on their radar, with Los Blancos reportedly keen to snap him up despite failing to secure his signature two years ago.
However, Manchester United are hopeful of retaining their star asset after securing Champions League football for next season.
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And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim the Red Devils will not let the Spain international go because they are unhappy with Real for blocking Morata's move to Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old was widely expected to join the Premier League giants, but they instead sealed a deal for Everton hitman Romelu Lukaku out of the blue after Real played hardball over Morata.
It is said that Mourinho is now fully intent on resisting all offers for De Gea and is not willing to negotiate with Real for any players anytime soon.
The report adds that Madrid have now turned their attentions elsewhere.
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Manchester United have blocked Real Madrid from signing David De Gea
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Manchester United were keen to sign Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata
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AC Milan shotstopper Gianluigi Donnarumma was on their radar but the Italian has since signed a new deal with the Serie A giants.
Similarly, Thibaut Courtois has also been linked, but Chelsea would likely demand a sizeable fee to part with the Belgium international.
As a result, Real are now chasing Athletic Bilbao youngster Kepa Arrizabalaga.
And club president Florentino Perez is convinced he can land his man for £26million.