Victor Valdes 'working hard for this season' at Manchester United despite being dropped for United States tour

  • Victor Valdes has attracted interest from Turkish club Antalyaspor
  • Louis van Gaal has opted not to take the 33-year-old to the USA
  • Valdes posted a picture of himself to Twitter after training at Carrington 
  • Valdes' agent recently claimed his client wants to stay at Old Trafford
  • Sportsmail understands the ex-Barca keeper is considering his options 

By Simon Jones for MailOnline and Joe Strange for MailOnline

Published: 07:21 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 09:19 EST, 14 July 2015

Victor Valdes is considering options away from Old Trafford despite tweeting that he is working hard to get ready for the forthcoming season.

The 33-year-old is a popular figure at Manchester United but, understandably, has held reservations about his role there.

He was barely used last season and although he has remained professional around the club, he is understood to be disappointed about various aspects of game opportunities and training.

Victor Valdes wrote that he is 'working hard for this season' in a tweet sent after a training session on Tuesday

Victor Valdes wrote that he is 'working hard for this season' in a tweet sent after a training session on Tuesday

Goalkeeper Valdes was not included in Manchester United's squad for their pre-season tour of the USA

Goalkeeper Valdes was not included in Manchester United's squad for their pre-season tour of the USA

Valdes claims a cross against Hull City last season during one of his two Premier League appearances

Valdes claims a cross against Hull City last season during one of his two Premier League appearances

Louis van Gaal, pictured at Manchester airport, has thrown Valdes' future into doubt after leaving him out

Louis van Gaal, pictured at Manchester airport, has thrown Valdes' future into doubt after leaving him out

Valdes was at Carrington on Tuesday working with club physios and tweeted: 'After a hard training session this morning, I am working hard for this season ! Come on you Reds !!!!' 

The Spaniard's name was missing from United's travelling squad when it was announced on Monday but no reason was given to explain why he was left out.

Valdes, who only joined the club in January, acted as back-up to No 1 David de Gea for the second half of last season and appeared in the final two Premier League games of the campaign.

But with De Gea being targeted by La Liga giants Real Madrid, Valdes was expected to stake a claim to become Van Gaal's first-choice keeper next term. 

The Dutchman's decision to leave the 33-year-old off Monday's flight to Seattle raises serious questions about his future at Old Trafford.

Valdes has just under a year left on his contract and has recently attracted interest from Turkish side Antalyaspor, who have already signed his former Barca team-mate Samuel Eto'o this summer.  

Valdes takes his place on the bench before United's 1-0 defeat by Southampton at Old Trafford in January

Valdes takes his place on the bench before United's 1-0 defeat by Southampton at Old Trafford in January

David de Gea (left) relaxes with team-mates Juan Mata (centre) and Anders Lindegaard in Seattle

David de Gea (left) relaxes with team-mates Juan Mata (centre) and Anders Lindegaard in Seattle

However his agent, Gines Carvajal, has insisted his client wants to stay and prove himself at United. 

He told AS: 'I’ve been contacted by a series of individuals from Turkey to negotiate a move for Victor. But I haven’t spoken with the president of the Turkish club in question.

'I don’t know him. I have no plans to talk with them again as my player has no interest in a move to Antalyaspor.

'His only wishes are to remain at Manchester United and he has another year left on his contract.

'We don’t see any reason for him to leave the club. United are amongst the top two or three best teams in the world.

'Victor is keen to fight for a place next season and wants to help the club as much as he can.'

De Gea is in America - where United will play four friendly matches - and he is likely to see plenty of action with Sam Johnstone and Anders Lindegaard the only other keepers in Van Gaal's 26-man squad.

Real Madrid are yet to bid for De Gea but that could change with club legend Iker Casillas now in Portugal to complete a permanent move to Porto. 

Iker Casillas bids farewell to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and this could lead to a bid for United No 1 De Gea

Iker Casillas bids farewell to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and this could lead to a bid for United No 1 De Gea

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