Rafa Benitez 'doesn't know' if David de Gea is coming to Real Madrid... as he hints Keylor Navas will be his No 1 next season

David de Gea's proposed move from Manchester United to Real Madrid remains uncertain

• David de Gea has repeatedly been linked with a move to Real Madrid

• Rafa Benitez admits he does not know if Manchester United No 1 will arrive
• Spaniard has hinted that Keylor Navas will be his first choice next season

Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he doesn't know if David de Gea will arrive at the Bernabeu, as he hinted Keylor Navas would be his No 1.

De Gea has been repeatedly linked with a move from Old Trafford this summer, although Real have been reluctant to meet Manchester United's valuation or include defender Sergio Ramos in any part of the deal.

Costa Rica international Keylor Navas has been starting in goal during Los Blancos' pre-season tour of the US, which included winning the International Champions Cup with a 4-1 defeat of Manchester City, with Benitez suggesting the former Levante No1 was central to his plans.

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Real manager Rafa Benitez has hinted that Keylor Navas (above) would be his No 1 next season

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The Costa Rica international played in the 4-1 defeat of Manchester City during the club's pre-season tour

Keylor Navas skins Martin Odegaard in Real Madrid training

Asked whether he saw Navas as a first choice, Benitez told reporters: 'I think so, yes. We wanted to give him the chance to play and prove himself, and he has done well.

'I only need one goalkeeper in each match and, as long as I have one, I'm happy.'

Asked about De Gea, he said: 'I don't know. He is not here and I don't know.

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Benitez does not know if De Gea will sign, but insists other star players will not be leaving the Bernabeu

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Defender Sergio Ramos (right) has been linked with a move in the opposite direction to Old Trafford

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Real Madrid players celebrate victory over City to win the International Championship Cup

'I don't speak to [Manchester United manager Louis] Van Gaal every day.'

Meanwhile, Benitez rebuffed any suggestions that star players such as Ramos and Karim Benzema - who is a reported target for Arsenal - would be leaving the Bernabeu.

Spain defender Ramos would only say 'Now there is less time,' when asked by reporters when he planned to discuss his future.