12 players safe from Man Utd dramatic summer clear-out and expected to lead rebuild

Manchester United are set for a summer clear-out, with plenty of players on the chopping block.

From Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Red Devils could look very different next season, particularly with interim manager Ralf Rangnick making way for a permanent boss and moving upstairs into a consultancy role. In need of a reboot on and off the pitch, United will undoubtedly turn to the transfer market - as well as the dugout - in search of salvation, but that'll also mean saying goodbye to a number of long-time servants.

Having been dumped out of the Champions League in the last-16 by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, the inquest looking at where the Red Devils go from here is well underway and the Old Trafford boardroom will be forced to make some difficult decisions in the near future. With that in mind, here are 12 United players who are safe - for now.

Easily the Red Devils' player of the season, De Gea is far from being pushed out of the Old Trafford door. Reports suggest that the 31-year-old will be offered a new contract in the coming months and it's difficult to say it's not well deserved. The one glaring downside on De Gea is his under-par distribution, which a new manager could look to upgrade in the future. For now, though, his place between the posts is secure.

If De Gea is United's best player this term, Fernandes has undoubtedly been the best since his arrival over two years ago. The Portuguese magnifico's work rate, leadership and, most importantly, quality has dragged the Red Devils over the line on countless occasions. And while statistics can often blind us in football, Fernandes' are undeniably top drawer.

Speaking of goals and assists, Sancho's numbers are beginning to justify why the club splashed