Manchester United transfer news LIVE David de Gea confirms exit as Man Utd optimistic over Onana and Hojlund deals

David De Gea confirmed his Manchester United exit on Saturday afternoon, calling time on a 12-year spell at Old Trafford with an emotional statement.

The 32-year-old's contract expired last weekend, but after a week of speculation he announced on Twitter that now is the 'right time to undertake a new challenge'. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford led a number of messages and well-wishes from now former teammates.

Erik ten Hag and United are already well under way in sourcing a successor to the Spain international as talks continue with Inter Milan for Andre Onana. Sources have told the Manchester Evening News that while an announcement is not imminent, there is growing optimism from all parties that a deal can be done.

Further forward, football director John Murtough has been in extensive talks with Atalanta regarding the transfer of Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old looks to be Ten Hag's top target in the No.9 role, and personal terms are said to have already been agreed.

Ten Hag could well be open to adding a second forward to his squad, with the Dutchman keen to add more goals and ease the burden on Marcus Rashford. Although further additions in that area will likely rely on sales.

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Manchester United are optimistic about the prospect of signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana to replace David de Gea.

Onana, 27, is United's principal goalkeeping target and De Gea confirmed he has left the club for good on Saturday.

United sources insist no contract was ever formally offered to De Gea, 32, despite months of discussions. De Gea's contract expired last week and United initially wanted to hold face-to-face discussions.

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