Real, United clash over failed de Gea deal

European giants Real Madrid and Manchester United exchanged barbs on Tuesday after goalkeeper David de Gea's proposed move to the Spanish club broke down at the 11th hour.

Madrid accused United of sending the documents needed to complete the deal after the Spanish deadline had passed, but the English club laid the blame at Madrid's door and said it was "delighted" by the outcome.

Madrid seemed set to conclude the long-running transfer saga late on Monday with a deal worth between 30 million ($33.9 million) and 40 million euros and involving Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas joining United.