Manchester United warn Real Madrid they must...

Manchester United warn Real Madrid they must pay record goalkeeper transfer fee for David De Gea

The current world record fee for a goalkeeper stands at £32.6m, but the Red Devils say that the Spanish stopper would cost more than Gianluigi Buffon did in 2001

Saga: Manchester United are digging their heels in over De Gea

Manchester United would only consider allowing David de Gea to leave if Real Madrid offer a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, report the Manchester Evening News
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MEN Sport understands United remain committed to battling to convince De Gea to stay, despite the 24-year-old's desire to return to Madrid.

The Reds would even prefer the Spaniard remained next se
ason - and risk losing him for nothing when his contract expires in 12 months’ time - than letting De Gea go for a knockdown price.

Gianluigi Buffon's £32.6m move from Parma to Juventus in 2001 remains the highest transfer fee paid for a goalkeeper.

Although the De Gea saga could drag on into United's pre-season, the Cheshire house he has been renting is up for sale.