With only David de Gea and Michael Carrick in line for new contracts, the necessity to clear the decks will see several players leave next summer. Attempts will be made to find buyers for Nani and Javier Hernández, on loan at Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid respectively, while there is hope that Wilfried Zaha’s loan move to Crystal Palace will enable United to recoup some of the £12 million paid to take the winger from Selhurst Park two years ago. Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher and Rafael face uncertain futures.