Louis van Gaal wants to leave David De Gea and Robin van Persie behind when Manchester United leave for their pre-season tour of the USA.Van Gaal is keen for deals to sell both players to be concluded before he and his squad jet off on the two-and-a-half week trip on Monday.
Striker Van Persie is close to joining Turkish side Fenerbahce, although interest from Spanish duo Valencia and Atletico Madrid may delay a final decision. And United are hoping Iker Casillas' expected move to Porto will see La Liga giants Real Madrid make an acceptable offer for keeper De Gea.
United value De Gea at £35million - although with Real reluctant to pay that as the Spaniard has just a year left on his contract, a compromise figure is likely to be reached.
Van Gaal is taking three keepers - Victor Valdes, Anders Lindegaard and rookie Sam Johnstone - on tour, but sees little value in taking a fourth in De Gea, with the 24-year-old set to leave.
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