David de Gea is a free agent after leaving Man Utd (Photo: Getty)Real Madrid look set to sign Manchester United legend David de Gea, according to reports. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyThis comes after their star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois injured his ACL in training, with the Belgian international now set to undergo surgery. Understandably, Los Blancos are moving quickly to find a replacement and have already made contact with De Gea who is a free agent after leaving United earlier this summer. According to talkSPORT, talks are already in an advanced stage for the 32-year-old who left Old Trafford in acrimonious circumstances after 12 years of incredible service. Perhaps ironically, Chelsea signed Kepa in 2018 in order to replace Courtois after he forced through his dream move to Real.

Source: Metro August 11, 2023 00:01 UTC