Manchester United have Joe Hart, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Samir Handanovic on list to replace David de Gea if he joins Real Madrid

  • Manchester United are preparing for David de Gea's potentianl departure
  • Real Madrid have long been interested and a move could happen this summer
  • United have drawn up a list of potential replacements including Joe Hart
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma of AC Milan and Inter's Samir Handanovic also discussed

Manchester United have drawn up a list of goalkeeping options ahead of Real Madrid's expected bid for David de Gea.

The Old Trafford club have been confident of keeping the Spain international but the stance has softened in recent days as it is understood Jose Mourinho will consider giving the go-ahead for a sale at premium price.

De Gea has made no secret of the fact he would like to play for Madrid but will not push for a move. Madrid will offer either cash or a deal involving players such as Alvaro Morata, as reported in Sportsmail.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea remains a long-time target of Real Madrid

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea remains a long-time target of Real Madrid

United are thought to be ready to sanction a move for the Spain international this summer

United are thought to be ready to sanction a move for the Spain international this summer

Joe Hart is one player on a list of names drawn up as potential replacements for De Gea

Joe Hart is one player on a list of names drawn up as potential replacements for De Gea

United have the likes of Manchester City's Joe Hart on a list of names that also includes some from abroad with Gianluigi Donnarumma of AC Milan and Inter's Samir Handanovic also discussed.


Mourinho is refusing to confirm fresh interest in Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof.

United have been offered the Sweden international defender after holding talks with Benfica over a potential £35million fee back in January.

AC Milan's teenage sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma is another name to have made the list

AC Milan's teenage sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma is another name to have made the list

Mourinho told the Portuguese press: 'I will not say if I want him or not, I think it’s incorrect.

'Rui [Vitoria, Benfica manager] is not going to be happy with another club manager talking about a player who is his, the president would not be happy to see that.

'Lindelof is theirs and as long as he’s theirs, he’s theirs.'  

Inter stopper Samir Handanovic is seen as another potential option for Jose Mourinho

Inter stopper Samir Handanovic is seen as another potential option for Jose Mourinho