Karim Djaziri was reported to have met United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in London last week.
Treble-winning Barcelona full-back is expected to move on when his contract expires this summer.
Spanish, Italian, German and French clubs all handed more starts last season to their domestic players.
England's top flight clubs in the 2013/14 season earned combined revenues of £3.26bn.
Louis van Gaal is desperate to sign a central defender during the summer transfer window.
Louis van Gaal is looking to bring in big signings to challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title next season.
Tevez and Mascherano likely to share a battle or two on Saturday night.
Arsene Wenger has signed more than a few players from the Barcelona academy in the last few years.
Benitez has reportedly been earmarked as Carlo Ancelotti's successor at the Bernabeu.
Media reports had strongly linked Real with a move for the widely coveted midfielder.
The Costa Rica international says he still has five years remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu.
The Italian manager was fired by Real Madrid on 25 May after a season without silverware.
Ronaldinho believes his compatriot is ideal as Catalans look to replace Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
Gareth Bale has come under harsh criticism from the Santiago Bernabeu faithful after a disappointing campaign.
Louis van Gaal has made signing a defender a priority in the summer.
Spanish stalwart is expected to leave the Bernabeu this summer after 25 years with Real.
The Spanish keepers believe De Gea and Casillas would enjoy a healthy relationship at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The former Tottenham star could be ready to leave Los Blancos if the clubs ask him to go.
Reports in Spain claim the Catalans have already reached a pre-contract agreement with the player.
The Germany international is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund after decided against renewing his contract.
Pasalic says La Liga is the 'best league in the world' but will return to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Edurne Garcia wanted to focus on her Eurovision entry rather than a potential Madrid move for De Gea.