Manchester United midfielder Anderson – currently on loan at Serie A side Fiorentina – has predicted a mass exodus from Old Trafford in the summer.

Anderson has said many of his United team-mates ‘want out’ of the club, although he did not relate thsoe commetns to David Moyes, rather suggesting the desire to leave was driven by a longing for new experiences taking root in the Manchester United dressing room.

"I am sure that lots of players want out," Anderson said. "Especially people like myself and Nani, who have been in Manchester for seven or eight years.

The Brazilian moved to Florence in the January transfer window on a loan deal and he is expected to make the move permanent at the end o the season. He joined from Porto for £26 million in 2007.

There have been rumours that Manchester United manager David Moyes will look to revitalise his playing squad in the summer transfer window, with ageing players such as Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Eva all predicted to be playing their final few months for United.

"Manchester United is a huge club, a club that does everything for its players, but sometimes a footballer wants to leave just to experience a different way to play football and to learn something as well,” Anderson said.

"Playing in Manchester was great, it is a prestigious club with a lot of history.

"But I was there for seven or eight years and I want to show Fiorentina my quality and fight for a spot in the starting line-up. I thank all Manchester United fans for their love, but I'm here to stay,” he said.