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Louis van Gaal's belief that David de Gea will be a Manchester United player next season is growing.

Last week the Reds boss painted a bleak picture over the Spaniard's future.

The 24-year-old, who is coveted by Real Madrid, was a double winner at United's end of season awards ceremony when he won the player's and fans Player of the Year trophies.

When asked whether deputy keeper Victor Valdes could become his first choice the Old Trafford manager said, “First we have to see if David de Gea is leaving. Then we shall talk about the other things.

“I believe still that David De Gea will stay. I want to play him against Hull City because I have to put my strongest team. And I think with De Gea in goal we have our strongest team.”

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De Gea was forced off against Arsenal in United's last home match of the season last Sunday with a hamstring injury but has trained today.

Van Gaal is preparing to speak individually to his squad to discover or tell his players who will be still pat of his plans next season.

“I shall talk with them maybe tomorrow. We have a farewell drink after the match. I have the Monday to talk, and I already have this week to talk. You have to wait and see how these talks develops in staying or going away,” he added.

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