United's hopes of keeping David de Gea at Old
Trafford and hopes to pick the Spaniard against
Hull City on Sunday.
The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper is a target
for one-time rivals Real Madrid this summer, who
have issued him a 'now or never' ultimatum as
they bid to prise him away from United.
The Red Devils, though, are still trying to persuade
the 24-year-old to sign a new bumper contract,
and Van Gaal remains upbeat about the chances of
retaining the shot-stopper.
"I believe still that David de Gea shall stay," said
the veteran Dutch boss ahead of United's final
game of the season, an away trip to the KC
Stadium against the relegation-threatened Tigers.
"You know that I shall talk with [the players]
maybe tomorrow, we'll have a farewell drink.
"After the match, I have the Monday to talk, I have
spoken to some players this week. You have to
wait and see how these talks develop in terms of
players staying or going."
Van Gaal will pick as strong a side as possible for
Sunday's decisive match, saying he owes it to
both drop-threatened Newcastle and the integrity of
the Premier League, and hopes to call on De Gea,
who picked up an injury against Arsenal.
"It's his last match of the season, my last match
and also the players'. I think you have to put out
your strongest team because it's very important
for Hull City," continued the United boss.
"Wayne [Rooney] is available, he is captain so he
shall play. I don't know [if David will play at the
moment]. He trained today but only with the
goalkeeping coach.
"He still has a little problem but I'll wait a day
longer as I want him to play against Hull City."
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