#1 Madrid still want De Gea

And here we thought that David De Gea’s performances in the World Cup have put Madrid off from signing him but if this report from Don Balon is to be believed. Apparently, Julen Lopetegui is vouching for the shotstopper over Thibaut Courtois and Alisson.
The former Spain coach is not bothered about the criticism of the Spain number one and still has confidence in the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper and wants him at the Bernabeu.
Manchester United, however, are holding out a gargantuan amount of £80 million for the goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has targeted Paul Pogba as a big-money replacement for Paulinho at Barca – if this report from Don Balon is to be believed. According to the report, Messi is a fan of the French midfielder and wants him to defend the colours of Barcelona.