Real Madrid's proposed capture of Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe could scupper the transfer of goalkeeper David De Gea from Manchester United.According toMarca(h/tJack Wilsonof theExpress), Mbappe's expected price of more than 70 million will mean there will not be the funds available to sign the Spain No. 1. Mbappe is said to have decided he wants to join Los Blancos, allowing Real to drop their interest inAntoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid.The UEFA Champions League holders could also pull the plug on a move for Chelsea's Eden Hazard, per Wilson.Mbappe's arrival in La Liga could trigger a chain of events that would allow United to bid forGriezmann without opposition, while retaining their world-class goalkeeper for next term. De Gea is believed to be happy to remain at Old Trafford.Here is Mbappe in action for the Ligue 1 leaders:Mbappe has quickly developed into Europe's hottest young talent after blasting Monaco into the latter rounds of the Champions League.Squawka Football highlighted the player's recent form:The youngster recently fuelled rumours of a move to Spain after speaking about the potential of playing for manager Zinedine Zidane."Today, I am at Monaco. Real Madrid' We will see after," Mbappe told reporters, perGoal. "You should go to Real Madrid when you are at the top of your game. I'm not at the top of my game. But anything is possible."De Gea has continued to impress for United in the Premier League, keeping 14 clean sheets in 33 appearances in the English competition, perSquawka.Real certainly need to improvetheirdefensive options, but president Florentino Perez has a habit of buying attacking players as apriority.If the choice comesdown topurchasing Mbappe for an inflated fee, rather than pay United over the odds for a goalkeeper, it is likely Madrid will opt for the former during the summertransfer window.United manager Jose Mourinho will be keen to retain De Gea as heplots anassault on the Premier League title next season.
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