Rafael Da Silva will become the sixth high-profile departure at Manchester United this summer with the Brazil defender joining Lyons in a £2.1 million deal. Da Silva, who had entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford, will sign a four-year deal with the French club this week.

Ángel Di María’s prospective £44.1 million move to Paris Saint- Germain is also expected to be confirmed this week and follows the exits of Robin van Persie, Nani, Radamel Falcao and Tom Cleverley this summer as Louis van Gaal continues a dramatic overhaul of the club’s playing squad.

Da Silva, 25, joined United from Fluminense with his twin brother, Fabio, in 2007 aged 17 and the pair were tipped for big things. Sir Alex