Real Madrid have lost arguably their second most important player just three days before they play their first game of the season and now they understand he will miss most of the campaign they need to act fast to replace him adequately.
Is this David de Gea’s move to Madrid finally happening after all those false starts or will Madrid turn their noses up at taking someone discarded by Manchester United. Sports Mail looks at their options.
David de Gea
The benefits are obvious – he would be happy to sign just a one-year deal meaning Courtois steps straight back in in 2024 when he is fit again, and there would be no transfer fee.