You are being deliberately obtuse if you think that's how transfers work.
Usually a transfer will involve agents who will informally negotiate on behalf of the clubs. The official bid will only usually come when everything has been agreed beforehand.
How do you think Madrid 'knew' about what United wanted for him. Or that we wanted Navas as part of the deal.
All I am saying is that there is a contradiction in the statement when it says that, "we didn't want to sell our twice player of the year anyway" and then says, "a bid was accepted at the last moment".
If the club is delighted that "its fan-favourite double Player of the Year, David de Gea, remains a Manchester United player.", then why did they sell him a few hours earlier?
If,
"Manchester United did not seek contact from Real Madrid for the sale of David. David is a key member of our squad and the club’s preference was not to sell."
Then why did they sell him? We go on around telling everyone that we are the biggest club in the world with bottomless pockets, then why not tell Madrid to feck off right away?
The stupidity of both these statements, from Madrid and us, is hilarious. Just shut up!