David de Gea named in Manchester United squad for pre-season tour of America as Victor Valdes FAILS to make cut

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Manchester United have named their 26-man squad for their pre-season tour of America
Victor Valdes is a surprise omission from Louis van Gaal's squad, which includes Real Madrid target David de Gea
Brazilian defender Rafael has also been left out of Van Gaal's squad for the tournament, which United won last year
Marcos Roja and Angel di Maria have been left out of the squad owing to their participation in the Copa America
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Published: 09:31 EST, 13 July 2015 | Updated: 17:38 EST, 13 July 2015

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David de Gea joined his Manchester United team-mates on Monday as they prepared to jet off to Seattle for their pre-season tour of America.

De Gea, who is wanted by Real Madrid, was included in Louis van Gaal's 26-man squad for the tour, as well as new signings Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin, Matteo Darmian and Memphis Depay.

Fans mobbed players and staff as they arrived at Manchester Airport, with Van Gaal getting special attention in particular, as he was hugged by fans as he made his way to check-in before the club's flight.

United manager Louis van Gaal is hugged by one cheerful fan as he made his way to check-in before the club's flight to America

A number of fans crowd around Van Gaal, with one fan taking a selfie while another gives him a big hug, with the Dutchman all smiles

Wayne Rooney is all smiles as he meets new signing Bastian Schweinsteiger for the first time as team-mates at Manchester Airport

Marouane Fellaini (left) makes his way through Manchester airport as David de Gea (right) gives the thumbs up to the camera

The experienced duo are seen in deep discussion before their flight as Manchester United fans wait to meet the players and staff behind

Rooney (left) and Phil Jones (right) get off their coach at Manchester Airport as they get set for their pre-season tour to America

Matteo Darmian (left) also steps off the coach, while United executive vice- chairman Ed Woodward (right) makes his way to check-in

Memphis Depay (middle) leaves the Lowry Hotel in Manchester with two other males as he makes his way to the airport

Manchester United have revealed their 26-man squad for their pre-season tour of America, which doesn't include Victor Valdes

Star studded Manchester United check-in for USA tour

UNITED FIXTURES ON PRE-SEASON TOUR OF AMERICA

United vs Club America, Date: Friday 17 July, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, KO 20:00 (local time)

United vs San Jose Earthquakes, Date: Tuesday 21 July, Avaya Stadium, San Jose, KO 20:00 (local time)

United vs Barcelona, Date: Saturday 25 July, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, KO 13:00 (local time)

United vs Paris Saint-Germain, Date: Wednesday 29 July, Soldier Field, Chicago, KO 20:00 (local time)

Victor Valdes was the surprise omission from United's squad, which included goalkeepers Sam Johnstone and Anders Lindegaard, as well as De Gea, despite the Spaniard's long-term future continuing to rumble on.

The news will come as a blow to Valdes, with his agent Gines Carvajal insisting that the former Barcelona goalkeeper doesn't want to leave Old Trafford this summer, and instead wants to see out the remaining year of his contract while fighting for a first-team place.

However, the recent news casts doubts over whether Valdes will remain at United for the 2015-16 campaign, despite uncertainties over De Gea's future at Old Trafford. However, Sportsmail understands that Real are unwilling to meet the Red Devils' asking price for the Spain goalkeeper currently.

Rafael was another notable exclusion from Van Gaal's squad for the tour, as the Brazilian's future looks set to be be away from Old Trafford.

United begin the defence of the International Champions Cup on Friday when they face Mexican outfit Club America, before further games against MLS side San Jose Earthquakes, Spanish giants Barcelona, and then finishing off against Paris Saint-Germain on July 29.

New United signings Schweinsteiger (left) and Morgan Schneiderlin (right) arrive at Manchester Airport on Monday

The 30-year-old Germany international signs a football for a United fan at the airport on Monday

Fellow new signing Depay (left) and Luke Shaw (right) make their way to the luggage check-in ahead of their flight to Seattle

United assistant boss Ryan Giggs (left) has a conversation with Schweinsteiger, the club's latest recruit from Bayern Munich

De Gea (right) has been named in United's pre-season squad despite increased speculation he will be moving to Real Madrid

Members of the squad were pictured at Manchester Airport on Monday afternoon ahead of their flight, with club captain Wayne Rooney seen greeting new signing Schweinsteiger.

The former Bayern Munich midfielder, as well as Darmian and Schneiderlin were all pictured at the airport in their United club suits - something which had been seen earlier in the day thanks to the club's official tailor.

Photos of the trio in their new suits had already circulated on social media after the club tailor had posted them on Twitter - all of which was prior to the club officially announcing Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin.

Elsewhere, United duo Marcos Rojo and Angel di Maria were not named in the squad for the tour, owing to their participation in the recent Copa America tournament.

MANCHESTER UNITED PRE-SEASON SQUAD FOR AMERICA 2015 TOUR

Tyler Blackett, Daley Blind, Michael Carrick, Matteo Darmian, David de Gea, Memphis Depay, Jonny Evans, Marouane Fellaini, Sean Goss, Ander Herrera, Adnan Januzaj, Sam Johnstone, Phil Jones, Anders Lindegaard, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Patrick McNair, Andreas Pereira, Wayne Rooney, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling, Antonio Valencia, James Wilson