Rafael da Silva 's time at Manchester United appears to be at an end with the club willing to listen to offers for the right-back . The Brazilian , 24 , is a cult hero at Old Trafford but has not impressed manager Louis van Gaal . He has made just nine appearances this term and despite overcoming injury was left out of the squad for the last two matches against Sunderland and Newcastle . Rafael has not featured for Manchester United since the FA Cup match against Yeovil in January . Rafael has failed to impress manager Louis van Gaal since he arrived at Manchester United . Rafael 's tendency to take risks coupled with a fiery temperament have made him a firm fans ' favourite . But it is those traits which are thought to have sealed his fate under the methodical Dutch manager . The writing for Rafael has been on the wall throughout the season . Van Gaal has been willing to play others out of position at right back and has been quick to praise youngster Paddy McNair , who recently signed a new contract . Rafael can do nothing to stop Saido Berahino from scoring during the Premier League clash with West Brom . United are interested in bringing Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne to Old Trafford . United also retain a keen interest in Southampton 's Nathaniel Clyne , while reports in Spain claim they are locked in a two-way battle with Real Madrid for Porto 's Brazilian right back Danilo . Rafael , last seen in the 2-0 FA Cup win at Yeovil on January 4 , will have 12 months remaining on his contract at the end of the summer . A number of clubs in his homeland are interested , with Cruzeiro thought to be leading the charge .
Rafael has made just nine appearances for Manchester United the summer . Brazilian has failed to impress manager Louis van Gaal since he arrived . Manchester United are now ready to sell the 24-year-old in this season . There is interest from a number of clubs in Rafael 's homeland . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .