David de Gea ‘on brink of Real Madrid free transfer’ almost a decade after move to Spanish capital fell through
REAL MADRID are on the verge of signing David De Gea, according to reports.
The move comes after Thibaut Courtois was ruled out for several months after suffering a horror knee injury.
De Gea, 32, is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United at the end of June.
Courtois left training in tears after injuring his left knee, with Real Madrid since confirming he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
The injury leaves Andriy Lunin as the club's only available senior keeper.
But that is about to change with De Gea in advanced talks to join Real, report .
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Real Madrid previously tried to sign the Spaniard in 2015 but the deal collapsed due to a faulty fax machine.
The Spanish giants are also understood to be monitoring Kepa Arrizabalaga's situation at Chelsea.
Kepa is currently a target for Bayern Munich, who are eyeing a loan deal with an option to buy.
De Gea remains without a club over a month after leaving the Red Devils.
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He departed Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June following 12 years at Old Trafford.
Several clubs are reported to have taken an interest since, including Inter Milan.
However, De Gea turned down the chance to join the Italian giants following Andre Onana's move to United.