Manchester United legend Paul Scholes can't see them keeping David de Gea away from Real Madrid.

De Gea continues to be linked with Real this season.

"It has to be, but I think it will be difficult to do that if Real Madrid want him," said Scholes.

"He's obviously showing he's the best goalkeeper in the world and if Madrid want him you can understand David wanting to go there, as much as we don't want him to.

"We can understand he's from Madrid and would be playing for a team that would be challenging for the Champions League season after season."