Victor Valdes Pushed Closer to Manchester United Exit After Training Snub
Anders Lindegaard could finally be on his way out of United, after Louis van Gaal made it clear that there was going to be little game-time for him this season.
If you play Federation Internationale de Football Association 15 daily as Manchester United, let us know your thoughts on this proposed transfer – do you think it will happen? Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has refused to do business with United, which is why he refused to consider the bids for Bale, as well as offers for Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane.
The goalkeeper has been linked heavily with a move to the La Liga club throughout the summer transfer window and the AS newspaper says that Van Gaal has exhausted of what has become a drawn-out saga, requesting that De Gea is moved on at the earliest opportunity.
United would like Barcelona’s Pedro, whose release clause is £22 million, to help bolster the squad for a concerted Premier League title challenge but that won’t dampen the urge to bring in former Tottenham flyer Bale.
Wales star Bale said: “I am optimistic about the season”.
“To play for the biggest club in the world is a dream come true for me”, he told United’s website. The signings of Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger have added real quality to the side and have given the squad much needed depth in a crucial position.
De Gea has one season left on his contract with United, and it’s rumoured that Madrid would be happy to land him on a free once his deal expires.
United last week signed Argentine global Sergio Romero, while Victor Valdes, Ander Lindegaard and Sam Johnstone are the other senior keepers now on the books.
“He will stay with us, I can’t see any reason why he would leave”, he said.
Although the club have already made five new signings this year, none of them is a defender who could plug that gaping hole in the central defense.
Since making one of the first major transfer swoops of the summer in Memphis Depay, United fans have allowed their expectations to steadily rise, but where can they finish next season?
As it stands, none of the moves appear to be imminent or even remotely possible. But Mauricio Pochettino was exceptionally happy with Rose last season so it’s more likely that they pass and the Blues turn their attention to Rahman.