Despite Manchester United's determination to keep their star goalkeeper David de Gea with the club, Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing the Spaniard in a world-record bid.
United have also been reportedly understood to value their coveted keeper at 50 million pounds with the current record fee for a stopper the 33 million pounds paid by Juventus to Parma for Gianluigi Buffon 14 years ago.
De Gea moved to United from Atletico Madrid four years ago for 18 million pounds, which is the British record, the Daily Star reported.
United reportedly don't want to lose De Gea, but significantly now have a ready-made replacement in former Barcelona number one Victor Valdes, who played under Louis van Gaal at the Nou Camp. Valdes signed a contract with United this month.
Spanish sources have revealed that Real see De Gea as the successor to their number one keeper Iker Casillas. And one influential source said that De Gea would be at Real next season.
