Patrice Evra has already told Erik ten Hag his 'most constant' player he can't sell this summer

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes that Erik ten Hag must keep right-back Diogo Dalot ahead of this summer's transfer window.

With new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's era at the helm of the club about to get underway this summer, it's clear that Old Trafford is set up for the rebuilding process to begin. Reports suggest that all but four first team players - Andre Onana, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo - could see themselves cast off come the transfer window opening in a few weeks time.

Some stars like Raphael Varane have already confirmed their departures but others that might leave include club captain Bruno Fernandes, England internationals Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho as well as midfield duo Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.

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With Ten Hag's future also up in the air, it's unclear as to whether he'll have a big say on the club's transfer plans over the coming week but if he is handed a new lease of life by Ratcliffe and company, he's already had one decision made for him in the form of keeping Dalot.

The Portuguese international has been one of his most consistent elements all season, in a campaign that has seen the team's backline mixed and matched more times than many would bother to count due to injuries and rotational issues.

If he starts this weekend and in the FA Cup final against bitter rivals Manchester City, he would've played 50 games this season - more than any other player bar goalkeeper Onana. Because of that consistency, Evra highlighted the drive and impact