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Boost for Manchester United? Real Madrid could end De Gea pursuit as they target in-demand Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper

Real Madrid are lining up a £17.75m offer for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga – which would end their interest in Manchester United number one David De Gea.

Both Madrid and Premier League giants Arsenal are keeping close tabs on 23-year-old Arrizabalaga, who is highly-rated in Spain and out of contract in the summer

It has been widely reported that Madrid are willing to wait until the end of the season in order to sign him on a free transfer, but now reports in Marca has suggested they want him in January.