Harry Maguire is set to be stripped of the Manchester United captaincy whether he leaves Old Trafford or not this summer - and Bruno Fernandes is believed to be in line to take the armband.
Amid an erratic period of form in club colours, the England international lost his place in the United line-up last season, making just 16 Premier League appearances. Manager Erik ten Hag instead favoured Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane as his centre-back pairing, with Victor Lindelof also seemingly ahead of Maguire in the pecking order.
He still retained the armband when on the field, but his future under Ten Hag now looks increasingly in doubt. Indeed, he's reportedly part of an intended summer clear out, with David de Gea confirming on Friday that he was leaving the club after 11 years.
