Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes will leave Old Trafford in January.

Though no surprise, the 33-year-old's agent Gines Carvajal has underlined a determination to end the player's nightmare stay in the next transfer window but a return to Spain is unlikely.

Sportsmail revealed in August how Valdes had been ostracised from the United first-team set-up following Louis van Gaal's decision not to take him on the tour of USA.

Victor Valdes (centre), pictured with David de Gea watching Manchester United's game with Tottenham in August, is set to leave Old Trafford after a summer bust-up with manager Louis van Gaal

Valdes has made just one start for United, keeping a clean sheet against Hull on the final day of last season

VICTOR VALDES AT MAN UTD October 23, 2014: As a free agent, agrees to train with Manchester United. January 8, 2015: Signs as back-up keeper to David de Gea on 18-month deal. May 17: Makes debut as substitute for De Gea in 1-1 Premier League draw with Arsenal. May 24: Makes only United start in 0-0 draw at Hull City on final day of the season. July 15: Placed on transfer list after Val Gaal claimed he refused to play for Under 21s. October 14: Agent admits keeper will exit Old Trafford in January transfer window. Advertisement

The Spain international has not featured this season after falling out with Van Gaal over his alleged refusal to play in certain Under 21 matches last season.

Valdes has been linked with Newcastle, Chelsea and Turkish side Antalyaspor.

His agent Carvajal said: 'He needs to go to a place he feels is right for him.'

Talking to Radio Marca, he added: 'He won't be coming to Spain, unless he decides otherwise.

'It is obvious he must leave in January, and we are looking to find a move that he likes.'

'He had the option of coming to Valencia in the summer and did not want to,' he confirmed.

After the closure of the transfer window, Valdes thanked supporters following a summer which linked him with moves away from Old Trafford having been placed on the transfer list by Van Gaal