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Real Madrid have until Wednesday to activate David de Gea’s Manchester United release clause - according to reports.

De Gea signed a new four-year deal at Old Trafford at the start of the season after seeing a move to the Bernabeu collapse on transfer deadline day.

Despite that the Spanish goalkeeper has continued to be linked with Real, with suggestions his contract includes a buyout clause.

According to the Times a ‘special exit clause’ expires this week - meaning Real will be forced to act or risk missing out on the man they have been desperate to land since identifying him as Iker Casillas’ natural successor.

Real are also rivalling United for Paul Pogba’s signature.

But they face having to pay a world record £94.7m plus Toni Kroos to land the Frenchman - according to Marca.

Jose Mourinho is also a big fan of the former United academy graduate as he looks to overhaul his squad this summer.

Another player on his wanted list is Zlatan Ibrahimovic - but the Mirror report that the move could be held up by the Swede’s determination to play in the Olympics.