Marouane Fellaini is perhaps another victim of being played in the wrong position but if Louis van Gaal doesn’t see the Belgian as part of his plans then the £27.5m signing could well be on his way.
During his spell at Everton the powerful midfielder was used as a battering ram against opposition defences and he caused all sorts of problems but in a holding role he has looked like a fish out of water.
Wingers Ashley Young and Nani have been criminally ineffective and the emergence of Adnan Januzaj, the solid displays from Danny Welbeck and the arrival of Juan Mata has made the pair surplus to requirements and very bankable assets that Man United appear ready to cash-in on.
Loaned out forwards Federico Macheda and Bebe have impressed in their spells at Birmingham City and Paços de Ferreira respectively but it would be a major surprise if either were still contracted to Man United come the beginning of the 2014/15 season.
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