Kasper Schmeichel to Man Utd: £30m Leicester keeper more likely to replace David De Gea
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is considering offering Kasper Schmeichel the chance to emulate his father’s Old Trafford heroics if David De Gea leaves.
According to the Mirror, United believe an offer from Madrid for De Gea is imminent, making a move for Schmeichel increasingly likely.
United legend Peter Schmeichel has previously admitted it would be a ‘fantastic dream’ to see his son in goal for the Red Devils.
GETTY
Jose Mourinho could yet replace David De Gea with Kasper Schmeichel at Manchester United this summer
Leicester will want at least £30m
But United will fight to keep De Gea, who is supposedly open to a move to the Bernabeu, and demand a fee in excess of £60m.
Madrid and United face each other twice before the start of the season, firstly on their US tour on July 23 and then in the UEFA Super Cup on August 8.
Should United lose their star goalkeeper to their European rivals, Schmeichel is an option for Jose Mourinho.
The Mirror add Leicester will want at least £30m as the 30-year-old does not have a buy-out clause in his contract.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
He only signed a new five-year deal at the King Power Stadium last summer worth £100,000 a week.
And Leicester apparently told Schmeichel in April he is not for sale, despite their tough season off the back of title glory.
The keeper has since changed his agent, though, and is pushing for a move.
His hopes of joining United are now growing, with AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma no longer an option for United or Madrid.
Manchester City’s Joe Hart has also bee linked with Manchester United, but his switch to West Ham is now imminent.