Bruno Fernandes sends David de Gea message as Manchester United aim for second striker

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Sunday, July 9.

Bruno Fernandes believes David de Gea deserved an official send off in front of the Manchester United fans after his exit was confirmed on Saturday.

De Gea was released last weekend upon the expiry of his contract, but uncertainty over his future continued to grow. The 32-year-old confirmed in an emotional statement on Saturday that he would not sign a new deal, calling time on his 12-year spell at Old Trafford.

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A number of United players sent their best wises to the Spanish international, but Fernandes seemed to hint at disappointment regarding how the goalkeeper's exit was managed.

Alongside a picture of the pair holding the Carabao Cup, the midfielder wrote on Instagram: "You deserved to say goodbye at the stadium with all the fans cheering you for all the beautiful memories."

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Erik ten Hag's preference is to sign another attacker as Manchester United hold discussions over Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Ten Hag wants an out-and-out striker and a forward who can play across the front three amid doubts over the futures of a number of United attackers.

Hojlund, 20, is United's principal No.9 target after they were discouraged from bidding for Tottenham talisman Harry Kane and the club's football director John Murtough has held extensive talks with Atalanta.

Atalanta have shown interest in signing Mason Greenwood on loan and that has been brought up in discussions with Murtough.