Despite the impending exits of out-of-contract duo Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof, United still have five first-team centre-backs they can all upon in the shape of Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro and Heaven. Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw are also equally comfortable operating in the back-three.

The 22-year-old struggled for form in 2024-25, scoring just 10 times across 52 appearances including a 21-match goalless streak.

Rasmus Hojlund has verbally committed his future to Manchester United despite widespread reports linking him with a return to Serie A.A then-20 year old joined United from Atalanta for €77.8