Man Utd will have decisions to make over a couple of key midfielders this summer and their ideal combination is one signing away from completion.
However the rest of this season pans out for Manchester United, whether it ends in the salvation of the Champions League and an FA Cup triumph, or drifts to disappointment, the most meaningful long-term development might already have taken place. This will forever be remembered as the campaign when Kobbie Mainoo announced himself.
With Mainoo playing as a number eight and Bruno Fernandes just ahead of him, there is the nucleus of an excellent midfield for United. Mason Mount provides high-quality backup, even if the £55million signing would be frustrated at no longer being guaranteed a starting berth.ALSO READ: Release Varane and sign Branthwaite - building a dream defence
With Ineos casting a new eye on football operations at the club, it is players like Casemiro who might come under scrutiny. He still has three years left on a deal that makes him one of the highest earners at the club and if this season is evidence of decline setting in then it is time to cut your losses. If any Saudi Pro League clubs show interest this summer then United will surely do business.
If Casemiro, Van de Beek and Eriksen do leave then Scott McTominay should stay. As an academy graduate with a relatively high value, there is an attraction to selling him for financial fair play reasons but he is a valuable squad player and a real goal threat and it would weaken United if he was to depart.
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