Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is eager to close a deal for Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.

The Sunday Mirror says LVG wants to draw a line under David De Gea's contract stand-off before the new Premier League season kicks off in six days' time.

Van Gaal believes it makes sense for vice-chairman Ed Woodward to broker a deal with Real Madrid rather than keep an unhappy player at the club.

And De Gea's departure would pave the way for United to make a £25million swoop for Ajax No 1 Cillessen.

Cillessen is Van Gaal's choice to replace De Gea following a recommendation from goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek.

He wants Woodward to tie up a deal for the Dutch international before next Saturday's season-opener against Tottenham.