Sky Sports' nightmare scenario as Kelly Cates leaves, Gary Neville makes US move and Roy Keane eyes retirement

Both Manchester United and Manchester City find themselves in the midst of transition periods but it appears it is not only two of the most successful clubs in Premier League history that are on the verge of big changes, the broadcaster who shows them the most is too.

On Sunday, reports suggested that Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates had chosen to leave the broadcaster at the end of the season to join BBC's Match of the Day. Following the culmination of the Premier League campaign, the show's current host Gary Lineker will be stepping back from his duties on the highlights show.

In his place, Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman are set to share the presenting duties. However, it is not just Cates leaving that could be causing Sky Sports a problem.

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MEN Sport has taken a look at what a nightmare scenario for Sky looks like.

First and foremost we need to look at the seemingly inevitable departure of Cates. She has become part of the furniture at Sky for her accomplished presenting and it is somewhat of a coup that BBC have managed to attract her to Match of the Day.

She is arguably one of Sky's top sport presenters and will leave a gap for those in charge to fill. David Jones is the lead presenter for Sky Sports currently but it seems unlikely that he will be asked to work across potentially three different Premier League broadcasts each weekend.

Simon Thomas has taken over from Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday and may be roped in to provide cover for Cates. Looking at how the 49-year-old worked her way up to the Premier League coverage, Sky may look to their EFL coverage for a replacement but their