Real Madrid are looking for a new goalkeeper and among the candidates to take the gloves away from Iker Casillas are David de Gea, Petr Cech and Augusto Batalla. Now, though, there is a new name on the scene: Victor Valdes.

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The former Barcelona goalkeeper is currently playing for Louis van Gaal's Manchester United, although he is being kept out of the side by De Gea.

And the English press are reporting that Madrid are keeping an eye on Valdes' situation as Casillas edges towards a Bernabeu exit.

Valdes would not be Madrid's first option, but the complexity of signing De Gea from United, their first choice, is forcing them to look elsewhere. That is why Valdes' name has appeared.

Chelsea's Cech is currently playing second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge and he is another name heavily linked with Carlo Ancelotti's side, while Batalla (River Plate) is also being monitored.

Monaco did have an agreement in place with Valdes last summer, but they pulled out of the deal due to the injury he suffered when playing for Barça last season.

He therefore was able to sign for United earlier this season, penning an agreement until the summer of 2016. He has the option to extend that deal at Old Trafford for another 12 months.