David de Gea uncertainty clouding Manchester United’s horizon, admits Louis Van Gaal
Coach accepts that his club face a struggle to prevent the 24-year-old falling into Real Madrid's clutches
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea’s future is up in the air after manager Louis van Gaal acknowledged the threat of Real Madrid’s reported interest in signing him.
De Gea was forced off by a hamstring injury during United’s 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal on Sunday and, with Real Madrid thought to be preparing to pounce, it may have been his final appearance for the club.
While Van Gaal professed not to know if Madrid have made a formal offer for De Gea, who began his career with their cross-town rivals Atletico, he accepts that his club face a struggle to prevent the 24-year-old falling into their clutches.
Asked if he had accepted that De Gea was heading for the exit, Van Gaal responded: “You are asking things I cannot answer, because I don’t know.
“I have said a transfer is an individual thing. It’s also a process. He has to decide. We have given a fantastic contract [offer] because we want him to stay.
