Real Madrid will attempt to prove that De Gea's contract arrived before 23:59

In any case, during the early hours of the morning, Madrid hoped to prove that they had received the correct paperwork that would allow them to officially sign the Spaniard and register him as 'los blancos' latest and final summer signing.

However, the 'Professional Football League' in Spain maintained the stance that documents from both parties had not arrived.

Interestingly, Real Madrid had already prepared his presentation - like they have done with other Galacticos that came before him - in the VIP box at the Bernabeu, and would have had an offical presentation at 13:00 today.