Madrid eye De Gea after Courtois injury

Real Madrid are now eyeing a move for former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, asfter Thibaut Courtois has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee.

Courtois is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, the Spanish club announced on Thursday.

With Courtois out for six to seven months, Madrid will look to sign a new goalkeeper to deputise while the Belgium international is sidelined.

Courtois was injured during Thursday morning’s training session.

“After the tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee,” a club statement said. “The player will undergo surgery in the coming days.”

The club did not confirm how long Courtois will be sidelined for but according to reports in Spain, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper will be out for at least six months.