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George Hodgson

The 20 players returning to Manchester United this summer as loan spells end

Manchester United will welcome a lot of players back from loan spells this summer.

There are several different situations among the returning group - with some players up for sale, others who may head back out on loan and a handful who will be hoping to break into the first team.

As well as the 11 names in focus below, youngsters Charlie Savage, Will Fish, Ethan Galbraith, Ondrej Mastny, Charlie McNeill, Maxi Oyedele, Joe Hugill, Sonny Aljofree and Tom Wooster will be back at Old Trafford.

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Dean Henderson

The shot-stopper is out injured for the rest of the season with a thigh injury. In total, he made 20 appearances for fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

Matej Kovar

The 22-year-old has played 23 games for Czech First League giants Sparta Prague - who have their first Championship round clash against Bohemians 1905 on Sunday.

Di'Shon Bernard

Has turned out nine times for League One side Portsmouth, whom he joined in January. Bernard is under contract until 2026 at United but, at 22, his future is unlikely to involve featuring prominently for United's first team.

Axel Tuanzebe

Has been limited to four appearances in Stoke City colours and he will leave United when his contract expires this summer. United do have a one-year option, but a new deal for Tuanzebe would come as a surprise given his injury woes. Stoke boss Alex Neil has hinted that Stoke could pursue a move.

Ethan Laird

In a similar contract boat to Tuanzebe, but has time on his side. Laird has been back in the Championship this season and encountered a mixed loan spell with Queens Park Rangers.

Hannibal

Has proven to be very popular among Birmingham City supporters, with the midfielder making 37 appearances for the Blues and scoring one goal - which earned him an end of season award. The 20-year-old is contracted to United until next year but is among the players who could be moved on this summer.

Amad Diallo

The £37million man has shown his quality in the Championship this season and will hope to carry Sunderland into the play-offs on Monday. Amad has scored 12 goals in the second tier and assisted a further three. He has ambitions of being involved for United at first-team level next season.

Alvaro Fernandez

The young Spaniard has taken to men's football like a duck to water at Preston North End. Fernandez has loved his time at Deepdale and Lilywhites boss Ryan Lowe would gladly take the player back next season. He is set for talks with Erik ten Hag when the regular Championship season ends to decide what he will do next season.

Shola Shoretire

Has turned out 15 times for Bolton Wanderers since making the January switch. Ian Evatt has spoken highly of the young forward's ability and will hope he can help Bolton win the play-offs. It'd be a great time for him to open his account in a Wanderers shirt.

Eric Bailly

Has been out on loan at Marseille and made 20 appearances in all competitions. Marseille must reportedly buy Bailly for £6.2million if he plays 19 Ligue 1 matches, with him currently four short of that with five games to go. Set to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Alex Telles

Made the switch to Sevilla last summer and has played plenty of games for the Spanish side. Reportedly a target for Al-Nassr, where he could be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo. Telles has one year left on his Old Trafford deal and will also likely move on in the summer.

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