Real Madrid willing to offer Isco to Manchester United in David de Gea deal

Real Madrid are prepared to offer Isco to Manchester United in order to sign David de Gea before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

This is according to Steve Bates of the Mirror, who also understands Manchester United are likely to return for Gareth Bale in January or next summer if they are unable to land the Wales international next week.

Bale scored twice in a 5-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday evening and is keen to get his Real Madrid career back on track following a difficult second season at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid are confident of signing De Gea within the next couple of days and believe they will secure the Spain international’s services for less than the £33 million United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is demanding.

De Gea has not played a single minute of competitive football for Manchester United this season and is determined to seal a dream move to the Bernabeu this week. He has no desire to sign a contract extension with the Red Devils, who will lose the Spaniard for free next summer if they decide to keep him.