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Victor Valdes will train with Manchester United after Liverpool FC ditched plans to sign the former Barcelona goalkeeper.

The Reds had been heavily linked with a move for the Spanish international, who has been a free agent since his contract expired last summer.

However, Liverpool’s desire to sign Valdes, who has been sidelined since he suffered a cruciate ligament injury in March, waned in recent days following discussions with the player’s representatives.

The ECHO understands they wanted guarantees about a contract prior to Valdes proving that he had made a full recovery.

Liverpool, who were in possession of the experienced shot-stopper’s scan results, were unwilling to agree and walked away.

United have now announced that the 32-year-old is heading for Old Trafford. A statement read: “Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has offered Victor Valdes a chance to complete his rehabilitation from a knee injury and to work his way back to fitness with the club.

“Valdes will have his recovery supervised by the United medical staff before training with the first team, as he bids to regain full fitness.”

Liverpool will now look at alternative goalkeeping options ahead of the January transfer window as Brendan Rodgers seeks greater competition for No 1 Simon Mignolet.