It promises to be a mixture of hellos and goodbyes at Old Trafford this evening.

Louis van Gaal could be confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager by the time the Barclays Premier League champions face Hull City in their final home match of a wretched season, a game that is likely to involve a few farewells, some of which will be mourned, others welcomed.

Nemanja Vidic, the captain and longstanding bedrock of the defence, will make his last appearance for United at Old Trafford before joining Inter Milan this summer and it could also turn out to be the final match at the ground for Patrice Evra, the France left back.

Rio Ferdinand is another who is uncertain to stay beyond the end of this