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Van Gaal: De Gea does not want to play for United

Unsettled goalkeeper David de Gea will miss Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa.

Real Madrid target David de Gea has edged closer to an Old Trafford exit after Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed the want-away goalkeeper does not want to play while his future remains unclear.

De Gea will miss United's Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Friday after van Gaal confirmed the Spain international's continued omission amid his desire to join hometown club Real.

Van Gaal was initially tight-lipped regarding De Gea's situation but the Dutchman later provided more details about the 24-year-old, who watched from the stands as debutant Argentine Sergio Romero kept a clean sheet in last week's 1-0 win over Tottenham.