Valdes backed to become United keeping replacement

Victor Valdes would be the “perfect” replacement for David de Gea, according to former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw.

Real Madrid target De Gea hobbled off with a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, and although United sources rejected claims they had received an offer from the Spanish giants for the player on Monday, there is a possibility he may never play for the club again.