Madrid president Florentino Perez has lined up the Spaniard as a marquee summer signing at the Bernabeu.
Despite being set to cost a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, Madrid are chasing their key target.
David De Gea nearly joined two years ago but another pursuit is ongoing, with the plan for United’s shot-stopper to replace Keylor Navas.
However, despite previous concerns over the Costa Rican’s position in goal, he has shone in a successful season.
Madrid’s current No1 played a part in their La Liga and Champions League double under Zidane this term.
And according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Navas now has the backing of Madrid’s boss and captain.
Both Zidane and Ramos have a large say in transfers at the Bernabeu, and each are apparently more than willing to intervene over a move for De Gea so Navas keeps his place for next season.
The key pair at Madrid are claimed to be planning to make their voices heard before Perez.
It is said they deem the signing of De Gea ‘completely unnecessary’.
Even though Perez wants to finally put to bed the failed approach of 2015, not all of Madrid’s big figures are in agreement.
That would be a boost for Jose Mourinho who is hoping to hold onto his star goalkeeper ahead of United’s return to Champions League football.
Although he has looked at alternatives such as Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak in case Madrid land their man.
A swap or part-exchange deal with the Spanish giants for De Gea could also be explored by Manchester United.
