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David de Gea's camp are increasingly confident of securing the Manchester United goalkeeper’s long-anticipated switch to Real Madrid before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

De Gea has been exiled from the first team by boss Louis van Gaal until the saga over the Spain star’s future is resolved, one way or the other.

Despite Real’s failure to meet the £35million asking price, it is understood the player’s camp - led by super-agent Jorge Mendes - believe a deal will be struck.

The transfer could even be finalised by Monday, according to sources close to the process.

Although United are publicly holding out for £35m - which would be a world record fee for a goalkeeper - it is understood an offer just shy of £30m is likely to be accepted.