Real Madrid are joining the battle for Manchester United contract rebel David de Gea.

The Sunday Express says De Gea has been involved in protracted negotiations with Manchester United over a new long term contract to extend his stay at Old Trafford.

De Gea has one one more season left to run on his £240,000 a week deal and new United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate for him to pen a new agreement.

But they are unable to agree terms with De Gea who wants parity with United's highest earner Alexis Sanchez who picks up around £500,000 a week.

PSG are willing to meet his demands to replace veteran Italian Gianluigi Buffon while United have currently put around £350,000 a week on the table.

Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on talks after being far from impressed with Thibaut Courtois since his £35 million move for Chelsea last summer.