The agents of Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg have given up hope of the player moving to Manchester United.
De Telegraaf says Stekelenburg's management has learned that the Dutchman is strictly a back-up option for United.
The Premier League champs have made Atletico Madrid No1 David de Gea their priority target to succeed the retiring Edwin van der Sar.
Ironically, should De Gea accept a move to United, Atletico are expected to move for Stekelenburg as a direct replacement.