Manchester United insist they have no desire to sell Bruno Fernandes next year, but they won't stand in his way if he asks to leave the club in the summer transfer window.
Fernandes dropped a transfer bombshell this week when he claimed some at the club 'wanted him to go' in the summer transfer window. Saudi club Al-Hilal were prepared to pay a fee in the region of £100 million to sign the Portugal international, while there was also interest from rival Saudi clubs and Europe.
United sources claim Fernandes still has a long-term role to play at Old Trafford and the 31-year-old has stated he will not consider his future until after next summer's World Cup. However, if he requests to leave, United will not stand in the player's way and could reinvest any transfer fee into their first-team squad.
Here is a look at how they could line up if they decide to sell Fernandes.
Lammens is the long-term option in goal and is not expected to be replaced next summer.
1. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens is the long-term option in goal and is not expected to be replaced next summer. | Getty Images
Yoro was a long-term investment and will form part of their strongest line up next season.
2. CB - Leny Yoro
Yoro was a long-term investment and will form part of their strongest line up next season. | Getty Images
De Ligt has enjoyed a good season and should still be part of the United backline next year.
3. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt has enjoyed a good season and should still be part of the United backline next year. | Manchester United via Getty Images
United might need to improve at left centre-back and could target Sporting star Inácio.
4. CB - Gonçalo Inácio
United might need to improve at left centre-back and could target Sporting star Inácio. | AFP via Getty Images