- Manchester United want one of five players in any David de Gea transfer deal
- Real Madrid stars such as Marco Asensio are on Jose Mourinho’s agenda
- Asensio has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Chelsea
- MORE: Man Utd target open to joining Arsenal or Chelsea despite advanced talks over Old Trafford transfer
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly made it known that he could allow David de Gea a transfer to Real Madrid if he receives one from a list of five players in return.
The Red Devils continue to face speculation surrounding De Gea ahead of the summer, with Real clearly in need of an upgrade on current number one shot-stopper Keylor Navas.
Although the Costa Rican is a decent enough performer, he is not the big name Madrid are so used to having in each position on the pitch, and doesn’t seem ideally suited to filling as important a role as the one vacated by the legendary Iker Casillas a few years ago.
De Gea makes sense as being more to Real’s liking, with Don Balon recently suggesting a £99million transfer could be close.
Now there’s further information from Diario Gol listing the five players Mourinho would want at least one of from Madrid in return, and they are as follows:
Isco
One of the top playmakers in Europe on his day, Diario Gol say Mourinho is a big fan of Isco, who has not been as much of a guaranteed starter for Zinedine Zidane’s side this term.
Capable of playing a variety of attacking midfield roles, Isco could be a crucial addition at Old Trafford as Mourinho looks to boost his side’s creativity in a bid to catch up with Manchester City next year.
Raphael Varane
Another option could be Raphael Varane in defence, with the France international first becoming a regular for Los Blancos during Mourinho’s time at the club.
Varane seems like he could do with a change, while Real themselves may also fancy an upgrade in that position as the player’s form has taken a bit of a hit in recent times.
Marco Asensio
Recently linked with Chelsea by Calciomercato, talented young attacker Marco Asensio is also a player listed by Diario Gol as being on Mourinho’s agenda.
Don Balon have also claimed Liverpool have been in for Asensio with a big-money bid, so United may struggle to get this in-demand starlet as part of the De Gea deal.
Toni Kroos
A superb ball-player and experienced winner, Toni Kroos is another name on Mourinho’s list who makes perfect sense for United’s needs right now.
The Germany international could be ideal to replace Michael Carrick as he prepares to retire in the summer, and could also be the player to get the best out of Paul Pogba after his recent dip in form.
Casemiro
Finally, Diario Gol also claim United could be keen on Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro, who has become a hugely important part of this Madrid side.
The 25-year-old seems the perfect fit for United and looks a real Mourinho player, and his presence could also be useful as the Red Devils prepare to lose Carrick and also face the potential departure of contract rebel Marouane Fellaini, who will be a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new deal before then.