MANCHESTER UNITED could lose main man Cristiano Ronaldo IF they fail to land a top four spot.
So if the Red Devils do lose one of the greatest of all time, they’ll look to dip into the transfer market to improve the squad.
Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been linked with a big money move to a number of top European clubs, including United.
Ralf Rangnick favourite Amadou Haidara is also being tracked by the Red Devils.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger – whose contract is expiring in the summer – will be free to move too.
Rudiger could slot into the heart of the defence alongside four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane.
Phillips and Haidara could form a formidable partnership in the midfield, replacing Fred and Scott McTominay.
Marcus Rashford could start up top with Cristiano Ronaldo being linked with an exit should United fail to make the top four.
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Anthony Elanga could be handed more minutes to impress after picking up his first Premier League goal against Brentford.
Jadon Sancho could also find his feet in the second season playing off the right-hand side.
And creator in chief Bruno Fernandes would operate in the middle.
Alternatively, Aaron Wan-Bissaka could come in at right-back for Diogo Dalot.
United could look to sign Declan Rice too.
He’ll cost the Red Devils a fortune, but if him and Phillips can re-create their partnership from Euro 2020 it will be worth it.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk