Manchester United fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are fearing Real Madrid’s financial firepower after The Express revealed that Los Blancos are prepared to smash the goalkeeping transfer record to land David De Gea.

The Spaniard picked up a lot of praise after his stunning performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford last weekend with ex-Manchester United professionals branding it as one of the best personal performances they had ever witnessed for the club.

And now after a string of formidable performances, United will brace themselves for a lucrative bid for their star goalkeeper.

It is expected that if Madrid do come calling, their offer will exceed the record £33 million that Juventus paid Parma for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001.

The Champions League winners have been linked with De Gea all season long and the Spanish giants will hope that he will be able to replicate Iker Casillas’ legendary status at the Bernabeu.

Despite the pressure that Madrid are putting on the Red Devils, they remain calm about the situation despite De Gea only having two years remaining on his current contract.

Manchester United fans. Do you think you will be able to keep hold of De Gea for the long-term or will he be tempted by a move back to his homeland? Let us know your thoughts below.

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