David de Gea back to business as usual with Manchester United, but Real Madrid offer could be imminent after Iker Casillas departs

  • David de Gea is with the Manchester United squad as the club continue their pre-season tour of America
  • The 24-year-old goalkeeper is a long-term transfer target for Real Madrid having previously played for Atletico
  • With Iker Casillas leaving for Porto on Saturday, Real could make a move for De Gea sooner rather than later
  • United are reluctant to sell one of their best players, but may consider a deal that involves Sergio Ramos
  • READ: Manchester United spending spree is bad news for Roy Hodgson and England

By Rohan Banerjee For Mailonline

Published: 15:31 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 05:18 EST, 15 July 2015

David de Gea remains focused on Manchester United's tour of America, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper has been openly courted by Real Madrid all summer, but as of yet the Spanish giants have not launched a formal bid. However, with Spain stopper Iker Casillas having left the Santiago Bernabeu for Porto on Saturday, their opening offer could be imminent. 

De Gea, who has just one year left on his current contract at United, is thought to be open to a move back to the city where he grew up, but has commendably not shirked his pre-season responsibilities. 

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has not avoided the club's pre-season tour of America  

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has not avoided the club's pre-season tour of America  

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Real Madrid all summer, but remains focused on United

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Real Madrid all summer, but remains focused on United

David de Gea trains amid speculation that he will leave for Real Madrid
David de Gea trains amid speculation that he will leave for Real Madrid

With Victor Valdes left behind in Manchester, De Gea will be United's No 1 keeper on their pre-season tour

United players take part in a spinning session as they are worked hard during their tour of America

United players take part in a spinning session as they are worked hard during their tour of America

Manchester United players stretch off during their training session in Seattle

Manchester United players stretch off during their training session in Seattle

Memphis Depay shows off his footwork as fellow new signing Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ashley Young look on 

Memphis Depay shows off his footwork as fellow new signing Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ashley Young look on 

Louis Van Gaal commands the attention of his players as Manchester United's pre-season tour continues 

Louis Van Gaal commands the attention of his players as Manchester United's pre-season tour continues 

Memphis Depay in action during a first team training session
Juan Mata will hope to still force his way into the midfield after the arrival of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin

Depay and Juna Mata display their close control as United prepare to take on Club America on Saturday night

Depay poses for a selfie with Marouane Fellaini after their second training session in Seattle on Tuesday

Depay poses for a selfie with Marouane Fellaini after their second training session in Seattle on Tuesday

Captain Wayne Rooney conducts an interview with MUTV, talking about pre-season, the club's new signings and the season ahead

Captain Wayne Rooney conducts an interview with MUTV, talking about pre-season, the club's new signings and the season ahead

And according to reports in Spain on Wednesday, it seems that Real are prepared to wait for De Gea's contract to expire in 12 months time and subsequently 'reward' him for his patience.

Leading with the headline 'Bulletproof De Gea', Madrid-based publication Marca claims that the Spanish giants will 'compensate' the United No 1 with £3.5million next summer, if they can't sign him now.

De Gea's Old Trafford goalkeeping team-mate Victor Valdes did not fly out to the States having attracted the attention of Turkish side Antalyaspor. But he tweeted on Tuesday: 'After a hard training session this morning, I am working hard for this season! Come on you Reds!!!!'.

Louis van Gaal's side play four games in the States, taking on Club America (July 17), San Jose Earthquakes (July 21), Barcelona (July 25) and Paris Saint-Germain (July 29). 

De Gea was joined in pre-season training by a clutch of new signings, including Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay.

Front page of Wednesday's Marca claims that Real will 'compensate' De Gea £3.5million next summer, if they fail to sign him this window
Marca's headline leads with 'Bulletproof De Gea' as they're pursuit for the goalkeeper continues

Front page of Wednesday's Marca claims that Real will 'compensate' De Gea £3.5million next summer, if they fail to sign him this window

United are reluctant to sell De Gea, who scooped their Player of the Year award last season, and want to tie him down to a new long-term deal. 

But with United in the market for new defenders, Madrid may have an in if they offer Sergio Ramos in a part-exchange as a makeweight. 

Van Gaal will also be keen to reinforce his attacking contingent after Robin van Persie completed his move to Fenerbahce.

The Dutchman said: 'It was a situation where I could see it coming, if I'm really honest.

'I could get used to the idea for quite a bit. It was not a situation where it was just happening from day to day so I could get used to the situation – that is football.

'From my side, there are no hard feelings with how it went. It's part of football, it's part of life. I had a good moment with the players the day before I came to Istanbul so that was special. Then you see that everyone really appreciated my time there - that was important for me.' 

And another player who could be heading for the exit is Angel di Maria with Paris Saint-Germain willing to pay £43million for the forward. 

Di Maria joined United for £59.7m last year but struggled after being dropped from the team and enduring a break-in at his Cheshire home.

England stars Wayne Rooney (left) and Michael Carrick (right) jog during pre-season training in Seattle

England stars Wayne Rooney (left) and Michael Carrick (right) jog during pre-season training in Seattle

Bastian Schweinsteiger pictured during United's training session after joining for £14m from Bayern Munich

Bastian Schweinsteiger pictured during United's training session after joining for £14m from Bayern Munich

New United forward Memphis Depay (right) joined the club from PSV for £25million earlier this summer 

New United forward Memphis Depay (right) joined the club from PSV for £25million earlier this summer 

Antonio Valencia (left) and Ander Herrera (right) pose for a photograph on the bikes during the session

Antonio Valencia (left) and Ander Herrera (right) pose for a photograph on the bikes during the session

Depay (centre) shows off his skills to his new team-mates as they train in Seattle, Washington 

Depay (centre) shows off his skills to his new team-mates as they train in Seattle, Washington 

Depay was the top goalscorer in the Dutch league last season and is tipped for a bright future at United

Depay was the top goalscorer in the Dutch league last season and is tipped for a bright future at United

Players take a breather in the sweltering Seattle heat as they prepare for the game against Club America

Players take a breather in the sweltering Seattle heat as they prepare for the game against Club America

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