Erik ten Hag would be left with just four realistic options to captain Manchester United if Bruno Fernandes was to depart the club.
Various reports understand the United captain is admired by Paris Saint-Germain, who are considering a move for the midfielder.
When Ten Hag stripped the armband from Harry Maguire, who had lost his place in the team, Fernandes was named captain of the Red Devils.
While the likes of Roy Keane fumed at the decision, Ten Hag had precious few options to take over the responsibility from the England international.
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