10 potential Man Utd shirt number changes including dream Bruno Fernandes option

In the modern game, footballers are either desperate to have their favourite shirt number... or they couldn't care less.

They're a big deal at Manchester United, where players want to follow in the footsteps of Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and other legends. And there are some iconic numbers up for grabs, with the likes of Paul Pogba and Juan Mata leaving Old Trafford.

But what changes are expected? Here, highlights 10 Red Devils who could bag themselves a new shirt number this summer - including the talismanic Bruno Fernandes, two promising youngsters and a frustrated goalkeeper.

Pogba's exit means the is now up for grabs at United. McTominay is currently wearing the No39, which is hardly a glamorous number (unless you're Nicolas Anelka). The 25-year-old may fancy an upgrade and decide to take Gary Pallister's famous No6 jersey.

That being said, McTominay has wore the No39 since he broke into United's first-team in 2017-18. Many current Premier League stars have kept their debut jerseys, such as Declan Rice at West Ham (No41) and Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool (No66). It all depends on whether McTominay's current number has any sentimental value. We'll find out shortly.

The 29-year-old is famed for wearing the at international level with France, winning the World Cup in Russia four years ago. Varane has currently got the No19 at United, and he may want to revert back to his favourite jersey after a tough season.

The defender played just 22 Premier League games in his debut season, helping United finish in a disappointing sixth. The No4 will become available if current holder Phil Jones - who reportedly refused to hand over his jersey last season - leaves the club this summer. The Englishman isn't