Five destinations for Manchester United bad boy Victor Valdes

Louis van Gaal is set to offload Spanish stopper Victor Valdes from Coral’s 6/1 Premier League title chances Manchester United after claiming the goalkeeper refused to play for their reserves.

“He doesn’t follow my philosophy. There is no place for someone like that,” said Van Gaal of Valdes. “Last year, he refused to play in the second team and there are other aspects you need as a keeper at United.

“When you are not willing to follow those principles, there is only one way and that is out. It is a big disappointment. It is a pity because we have given him the opportunity to rehabilitate, gave him a contract and then he is fit to play.”

Valdes’ future looks certain to lie away from Old Trafford now, so our football experts look at five destinations he could wind up at.

Antalyaspor
The Turkish Super Lig side were chasing him after securing a return to their country’s top-flight. Antalyaspor have snapped Valdes’ old Barcelona teammate Samuel Eto’o and tried to tempt another in Ronaldinho back to Europe.

PSG
Many commentators perceive the spot between the sticks to be a problem position when it comes to elite level at the Parc des Princes for Laurent Blanc. Salvatore Sirigu is far from the strongest at crosses, and bringing a multiple Champions League winner like Valdes will enhance PSG’s prospects in that European competition, which they are 14/1 to win.

Real Madrid
Crossing the El Clasico divide, albeit with his brief stint in Manchester sandwiched in between, would be controversial to say the least, but Los Blancos are looking for a new number one after letting long-serving Iker Casillas join Porto.