Real Madrid to make De Gea world's most expensive goalkeeper

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Bengaluru, January 26: Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning to make David De Gea the world's most expensive goalkeeper this summer.

Los Blancos are desperate to replace Keylor Navas but saw their pursuit of Athletic Club keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga stall as he signed a seven-year extension.

AS claim Bernabeu chiefs will throw around £87million at Manchester United to try and finally land long-term target De Gea, 27.

The Spaniard has enjoyed another brilliant season at Old Trafford and is one of Jose Mourinho's most important players if no the most.

However, De Gea - who began his career with Atletico Madrid - has consistently been linked with a return to the Spanish capital.

He still has next season left on his current £200,000-a-week deal before an option for a further 12 months kicks in.

Manchester United will not want to lose their priced asset but they might also feel the temptation of cashing in if the Spaniard does not renew his deal at Old Trafford.

Mourinho has confirmed that the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is looking at a new five-year contract to keep the 27-year-old out of Real's clutches.

Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois - whose kids live in Madrid - is another option of the La Liga giants.

The Chelsea stopper also has just 18 months to run on his current £100,000-a-week deal.

But The Telegraph report that fresh terms are on the table worth £200,000 per week - with Stoke's Jack Butland eyed in case Chelsea fail to convince the Belgian to renew.

Both De Gea and Courtois qualify as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and would be a welcome addition to struggling Real Madrid but Courtois might be the more realistic option as we know how adamant Manchester United can be when it comes to selling one of their best players.