Centre-backs
Staying: Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans.
Going: Nemanja Vidic Rio Ferdinand.
Coming in: Eliaquim Mangala (Manchester Evening News).
With club captain Vidic having already agreed to join Inter Milan in the summer, fellow veteran and long-term defensive partner Ferdinand is also expected to be on his way.
The 35-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season and a fresh back line is needed to reinvigorate the Red Devils.
Evans has been solid when called upon and should form one half of the new central defence, although both Jones and Smalling still have much to prove.
To help bolster the squad expect to see the arrival of FC Porto’s Mangala, who with the ability to play at left-back as well would be a useful acquisition.
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