Manchester United Goalkeeper, De Gea arrives in Madrid... 'To do what? READ HERE

The goalkeeper is widely expected to join Real Madrid this summer and was spotted at Barajas Airport despite Manchester United pre-season training starting on Monday Real Madrid target David De Gea flew into the city on Thursday, but insisted he was only there "to have some rest".

Goal understands Manchester United are resigned to losing the goalkeeper and are now concentrating on negoitating the best deal possible for themselves before looking for a replacement.

United expect De Gea to attend the club's first pre-season training session on Monday, with discussions over his exit with Madrid not expected to be rushed.


However, the 24-year-old has touched down in Madrid, only to insist to journalists he was there for a holiday as a fan is overheard saying "we are waiting for you in Madrid".

"I am fine," he told reporters at Madrid Barajas International Airport. "I have just come home to have some rest."