#5 De Gea won't force a move
All said and done, it is clear De Gea would still jump at a chance to sign for his dream club if the deal could be pulled off with smiles on both camps. But with the way Madrid generally do business, it is imperative for the player to angle for a move. This helps them drive down the price and force the selling club's hand.
Having risked the ire of supporters with his open agitation for a move in 2015, De Gea has rebuilt relations with the fan base with his performances. However, he can't afford one more failed move; and therefore would reportedly refrain from asking United for a move.
In such a scenario, Real would have to more or less match United's asking price, which will, of course, be quite an ask.