Manchester United away kit revealed: Moody David De Gea features in promotional picture

It is the first blue away kit for three years

A close up of Manchester United's new away kit

Manchester United have unveiled their away kit for the 2016/17 season, with the inclusion of David De Gea in the promotional imagery providing hope for fans that the goalkeeper will remain at the club beyond this summer.

United have reverted to a blue strip for the first time in three years, having worn a white away kit for the last two (although they did have a blue third kit during the 2014/15 season).

As the official write-up explains: "It includes a distinct dark blue mélange detail, with red accents of the Adidas performance logo, three stripes on the shoulders and a red Manchester United crest.

"There is also a 'Red Devils' detail visible on the inside of the jersey."

Manchester United's new away kit

Of more interest is that De Gea is included in the imagery to promote the new jersey - although he cuts a moody figure in the photoshoot. The Spaniard has been strongly linked with a summer move to Real Madrid after a deal for his transfer to the Bernabeu last August only fell through due to a paperwork error.

Manchester United were beaten last night by West Ham, meaning a top four finish is now only possible if they beat Bournemouth on the final day of the season and Manchester City lose to Swansea.