Manchester United have one eye on the transfer window as Erik ten Hag maps out plans for next season. Having allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to leave mid-campaign under controversial circumstances, United want to sign England captain Harry Kane as his long-term replacement as they, also, target a dynamic midfielder.
Harry Maguire, Alex Telles and Anthony Martial are among those who could be sold. With other outgoings on the horizon, too, there could be several alterations when it comes to shirt numbers; including the famous number 7 shirt vacated by Ronaldo upon his departure.
Of course, incomings need to be accommodated, but Ten Hag could sanction upgrades for current squad members. READ MORE: Every word from press conference Here are four players who might be knocking at his door in that regard; Raphael Varane (19): What you might, normally, regard as first-pick squad numbers for defenders were at a premium when Varane was signed from Real Madrid last summer.
Having worn number 4 for France prior to his international retirement, that could be one option on the (likely) proviso Phil Jones moves on.