Saturday 31 January 2015 14:16, UK
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has reiterated his desire to keep David de Gea at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal concedes the 24-year-old goalkeeper may be tempted to return to Spain as a replacement for Iker Casillas, who is entering the final years of his career at Real Madrid, but hopes he can be persuaded to stay.
De Gea, who won United's player of the year award last year, has been outstanding again this season, rescuing United on a number of occasions.
The former Atletico Madrid stopper has 18 months left on his current contract but Van Gaal would not reveal how talks are progressing with the Spain international.
"I think that is a question between the player and the board of Manchester United," Van Gaal said. "Everything is possible in the world of football. We want to keep him."
Van Gaal brought in Victor Valdes, who provides him with a ready-made replacement if De Gea should leave, but the Dutchman expects to be quiet before the transfer window closes on Monday.
United signed Libyan Sadiq El Fitouri from Salford City on Friday but that deal is expected to be their last incoming move of the January window.
But Anderson, Wilfried Zaha, third-choice 'keeper Anders Lindegaard and Darren Fletcher could all leave Old Trafford by close of business on Monday.
Van Gaal added: "No. I read every day that I am interested in players. I am not interested in players. I have said we are selling or letting players go.... but you never trust me."
