Louis van Gaal, the Manchester United manager, gave the most graphic sense yet of the task they face in keeping David de Gea from Real Madrid’s clutches last night, admitting Spain is already a major part of the goalkeeper’s private life. United have grown increasingly optimistic in recent weeks that their offer of a £200,000-a-week contract would be enough to persuade the 24-year-old to stay. But Van Gaal detailed how De Gea’s girlfriend and parents are both a part of the lure of Spain and said there was nothing more he could do to press the merits of Old Trafford on the player. “I analyse his position and then I say he is Spanish, he is a Spanish international, still...
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