Manchester United Premier League squad: Pogba, Cavani and Fernandes retained; Romero goes

MANCHESTER UNITED SEASON RATINGS: GOALKEEPERS: David de Gea 6 - By his own high standards and the fact he’s the best paid player in the Premier League, an underwhelming season. Started 35 matches as he lost his undisputed number one status Dean Henderson. Appeared a more solid pair of hands towards the end and started in Gdansk. One of the very few title-winners left at the club and he could have added a Europa League, but he took the penalty which decided the match. EPA

Dean Henderson - 7. In the squad 60 times, more than any other player and started 26 games (picking up three yellow cards). Got the games he wanted and deserved and convinced in some, if not all. Ultra-confident and highly vocal, but needs to be more stable playing in front of 74,000 next season. Encouraging. Getty

DEFENDERS: Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7. The right back continues to improve. His tackling has never been an issue, his final balls and forward positioning have – though he got better and made as many assists as Shaw. Much better when confident and needs to be pushed, hence United looking for a backup right back to provide competition. AP

Luke Shaw - 9. Players’ player of the year and had his best season of his seven, injury-hit ones at the club. Pushed by Telles, he pushed himself. Confident going forward and made six assists – though got 13 yellow cards. Key player, his goal at Manchester City was a highlight. Getty

Alex Telles - 5. The Brazilian left back started only 15 matches after his move from Porto. His presence upped Luke Shaw’s game significantly. Packs a fine cross and has his merits but would have hoped to appear more. Getty

Eric Bailly - 5. Signed a new contract on the condition that he’ll play more after only 21 games of the 61 United played this season. It’s up to him to show he’s worth it. Started against his former team in Gdansk but even there, he gave away stupid fouls. AP

Victor Lindelof - 7. Highly rated at the club and better with Maguire than any other player. 44 starts meant he was a first-choice defender. Ball playing defender but who fails to impose himself. He’s not Vidic or Ferdinand class and that’s the issue when compared with players like Dias at City, the player who took his place in the Benfica team before his move to England. Getty

Brandon Williams - 5. The Mancunian featured in 14 games, of which he started only 6 and accumulated just 658 minutes, with four bookings. Needs to be playing far more football to develop. And if that’s not at Old Trafford next seaso,n that might be as good for both parties as it was when Jesse Lingard went to West Ham. Getty

Harry Maguire - 8. Team captain and the best central defender of the six at the club. Presence was missed when he had to sit out matches for the first time in his United career at the end of the season. Great shame that he couldn’t start in Gdansk. Getty

Axel Tuanzebe - 6. It hasn’t quite happened for the central defender. One of the best players in 2-1 away win at PSG, there were too many sub-par performances in his 18 games, in which he came on in 9. He’s 23 and it’s now or never if he’s to be a main central defender. Or maybe he’ll stay as back up. Every team needs them. AFP

MIDFIELDERS: Fred - 6. Energetic and first choice, if not first class, midfielder. 47 starts, the low point being his sending off at home to PSG. Faded towards the end of the season. Like McTominay whom he plays with as a defensive two in a 4-2-3-1 formation, he’s not a world class midfielder but he’s been sufficient to stay in a side which finished second in the best league in the world. Reuters

Nemanja Matic - 6. His legs aren’t what they were and Solskjaer is reluctant to play him against the best, but still a trusted performer against weaker teams. He’s also trusted to come on after an hour in games and close the game out. Getty

Scott McTominay - 7. There was no better individual performance than McTominay’s in the 6-2 December win against Leeds. He’s not a top-level midfielder, but he can continue his improvement, he’s a top professional and has a future at United. Best United player in Gdansk. If only more had shown his drive for victory. AP

Paul Pogba - 7. You struggled to find a United fan who’d back him in December after his agent said he wanted to leave, but the Frenchman played his way back into favour, scoring key goals as United briefly hit the top of the table. Doesn’t want to leave the club, has a fine relationship with Solskjaer but prefers playing in a more attacking role. Needs to score more than the six he managed in 41. Reuters

Donny van de Beek - 4. Not enough minutes, not enough reasons to give the new signing from Ajax more. Struggled with physical side of English game. Must do much better next season and he’ll be given chances having had time to settle. Getty

Daniel James - 6. Played in 25 games but came off the bench in 11 of those. Still not doing enough to be a regular starter but his manager has his back and encourages him all he can. Five goals not to be sniffed at and nor is his energy, but he’s a back up player. Getty

Mason Greenwood - 8. Not the goal feast as in his breakthrough season last term, but maturing fantastically as a player and 12 goals, plus 6 assists, made him the fourth top scorer. Still only 19. His manager wants him to try things that might not come off. Getty

Marcus Rashford - 7.5. Tailed off towards the end of the season and cited that he was playing with various injuries. But he still scored 21 goals and made 15 assists and when he’s playing well, he can produce the magic which few others can – even when he’s having a quiet game. Needs more goals and more consistency if he’s to be considered world class. He knows this. Getty

Bruno Fernandes - 8.5. The club’s player of the season and with good reason – the Portuguese was the top scorer with 28 and the top assister with 17. That he made 57 starts, more than any player, showed his importance to the team. Team needs more players of his class. Reuters

Juan Mata - 6. Thanks for the memories, you fantastic human being. You’re 33 and should be playing far more football than the 10 starts (three goals, three assists) you made for United in 2020-21. Lovely penalty at Wolves and again against your compatriots Villarreal, but you’re unlikely to be part of the title-winning team which De Gea told you so much about. Getty

STRIKERS: Edinson Cavani - 8. Frustrated for much of the season because of injury and illness, but flowered in an amazing spring. No player came close to his goals per minute ratio as the Uruguayan he scored 16 and made 6 assists. Goals of the season home to Fulham. World class and hugely positive influence around the training ground. He might not speak English but pros appreciate his professionalism and staff the firm handshake while looking in the eye. AFP

Anthony Martial - 4. Awful season for the Parisien. Was out of form long before he became injured to miss the end of the season. And yet on his day, such as in the away win at Manchester City when he was man of the match, he can be a key player in United’s press. Seven goals and nine assists. AFP

The 20 Premier League clubs that took part in the 2020/21 season have submitted lists of players they will be retaining in their squads, and ones they will be releasing.

All clubs must submit their respective lists by June 23.

It is worth noting that player contracts typically will run until June 30, and therefore players who are soon to be out of contract are still on the 'retained' list at the time of publishing.

Next on the list is Manchester United, who endured another frustrating season in terms on adding to the Old Trafford trophy cabinet but did show signs of improvement in the Premier League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side finished second in the table – one place and eight points better than the previous campaign – but narrowly failed in their quest to win a first trophy since 2017.

United lost to Villarreal in the Europa League final when the Red Devils lost 11-10 in a penalty shootout, with goalkeeper David de Gea missing the final spot-kick.

Manchester United

2020/21 Premier League position: 2nd

Retained

Eric Bailly
Di'Shon Bernard
Nathan Bishop
Bruno Fernandes
D'Mani Mellor
Edinson Cavani
Tahith Chong
Diogo Dalot 
David de Gea
Reece Devine
Amad Diallo
Anthony Elanga
Noam Emeran
Alvaro Fernandez
Will Fish
Ethan Galbraith
James Garner
Lee Grant (Offer)
Mason Greenwood
Johan Guadagno
Bjorn Hardley
Dean Henderson
Pereira Andreas
Dillon Hoogewerf
Joe Hugill
Zidane Iqbal
Daniel James

Wolves 1 United 2: player ratings

WOLVES RATINGS: Rui Patricio 6 – He could do little to stop Elanga scoring with a header from close range, or Mata’s penalty – in which he went the wrong way - but he did save well from Williams. Getty

Willy Boly 6 – Did well to track Diallo’s run on the half hour mark and then, at the other end, he came close to equalising at the death with a long-range effort as United’s defenders backed off. Not quite at his best, but made a few valuable recoveries. Getty

Conor Coady 7 – He was a big presence at the heart of Wolves’ defensive three, though he was exposed when Daniel James found himself through on goal. Getty

Romain Saiss 7 – Was found guilty – with the help of VAR - of bringing down Van de Beek in the area as the Dutchman ran across Patricio’s goal, but looked assured throughout. He swept up behind Coady when needed and looked solid throughout. AFP

Nelson Semedo 8 – Had a lively game up and down the right hand side. He brought Wolves level when he scored low past Henderson following good work from Silva. A bright spark for the home side, who generally caused United problems. Getty

Leander Dendoncker 6 – Did the simple things well and kept the ball moving alongside Moutinho and Never before making way for Gibbs-White. AFP

Ruben Neves 6 – Played a neat dink over the top for Dendoncker to run on to and forced a corner in the opening exchanges. Worked hard but was only effective in short spells as he drifted in and out of the game. Reuters

Joao Moutinho 7 - It was from his flick that Dendoncker released Silva on the right in the move leading up to Semedo’s goal. He linked well with Semedo directly at the start of the second half, too, and was always on hand to support Silva and Ait-Nouri. Getty

Rayan Ait-Nouri 7 – Played well on both flanks and linked well with Semedo. He found pockets of space and provided a number of teasing crosses, though the final ball was never quite on point. Getty

Adama Traore 7 – Enjoyed a lively start and was Wolves’ main threat until he was forced off through injury after 25 minutes. He had the first chance of the game when he dispossessed Matic and flashed a shot across goal. Always a threat. PA

Fabio Silva 8 – Silva made himself a nuisance of himself in the United area and picked up where Traore left off by providing Wolves’ biggest threat. He had two efforts in the last ten minutes but found Tuanzebe in the way. Still looks a bit lightweight, but he definitely has the movement and guile to succeed at this level. Getty

SUBS: Morgan Gibbs-White (Leander Dendoncker) 7 – He forced Henderson into the keeper’s first dive at full stretch, in injury time, but unfortunately he could only drag his effort wide. Brought some energy to the game, and impressed. Getty

Willian Jose (Adam Traore) 5 – Disappointing, whether it was failing to make runs into dangerous areas or generally making an impact in the final third. His best chance was a header that went straight into Henderson’s arms. PA

Fernando Marcal (Alt Nouri) N/A – Didn’t have as much of an impact as the player he replaced, and found it hard to get involved. AFP

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson 6 - His Molineux start means he’s likely to get the nod over David de Gea for Wednesday’s Europa League final in Gdansk. Quiet game, no errors or outstanding saves. Booked. Reuters

Brandon Williams 6 - Rare chance for the Mancunian. Slipped to concede possession on 30, caught in possession too, then won a corner which wasn’t given on 36. Did well to get clear through on goal after 42 but shot at the goalkeeper. Dispossessed by Silva towards the end. EPA

Axel Tuanzebe 7 - Poor ball for Matic led to Wolves' first chance. Stood up to Traore’s strength and pace better than any of his teammates, but lost Silva before Wolves’ goal. Two excellent blocks on 78 as Wolves pushed for an equaliser. Got better and better. EPA

Eric Bailly 7 - Will he or Tuanzebe start alongside Lindelof in Gdansk? Or will United play Luke Shaw as a central defender? Wolves’ equaliser was deflected in off his foot. Did well to stop Wolves' first attack of the second period and no errors. Defended well alongside Tuanzebe and needed to. Getty

Alex Telles 7 - Superb long ball to Elanga after 6 minutes and involved in the build up which led to the latter’s opener. His afternoon got easier when Traore went off and he defended superbly to cut the ball out and block a 59th minute Wolves’ attack. Getty

Donny van de Beek 7 - Lively start and impressive movement for player who struggled to adapt during his first season in England. Won the penalty running across goal after 45. Defended well on a promising afternoon for him. Probably his best performance of the season. Getty

Nemanja Matic 7 - Lost ball to Traore for Wolves' first chance and well beaten by the same player again after 22, but still knitted play together well behind a very young front line towards the end. A fading force but still worthy of his place in the squad – and he might be needed again in Poland on Wednesday. Reuters

Daniel James 7 - Played on the left and mis-controlled a pass in a promising 11th minute United break. Super delivery for opening goal, his best cross of a season that only got going in fits and starts. Had to chances to score himself after being set up by Amad. Wasted both. Getty

Juan Mata 7 - Played in the number 10 role and played it well. Involved in the first and scored the second with a cool penalty. Wants to play more football than he’s getting at United. We might not see him in a United shirt again, but he’s been a solid servant and an inspirational individual. Getty

Amad 8 - Neat touches and calm, intelligent link ups. Fine pass to James on 46 and an even better one on 57. Both set James up with only the goalkeeper to beat. Went for goal when he had other options on 80. Performance belied his years and inexperience against huge Wolves defenders. Getty

Anthony Elanga 8 - Poor touch after Telles set him up after 6 minutes before he moved smartly then lashed at another good chance a minute later. Brilliant bullet header, a proper striker’s effort, for his first ever United goal in only his second game. Made smart runs. Fantastic afternoon for the Swedish teen. Getty

SUBS: Hannibal Mejbri N/A - On for Mata after 81. Smart ball towards Shoretire. Some promising touches for the Frenchman and on a fine afternoon for United’s teen talents. Getty

Shoretire N/A - On for Amad on 81. Picked up the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award on Friday. Seventeen years old and while he still has much to learn, he’s got a real chance of making it. Fish N/A - On for James after 95. Promising central defender with United’s under 23s and his debut first team minutes. Well, minute. The first Will Fish to play top-flight football since the Viz cartoon character. Reuters

Phil Jones
Marc Jurado 
Matej Kovar
Ethan Laird
Dylan Levitt
Victor Lindelof
Jesse Lingard
Harry Maguire
Anthony Martial
Ondrej Mastny
Juan Mata (Offer)
Nemanja Matic
Charlie McCann
Charlie McNeill
Scott McTominay
Hannibal Mejbri
Mateo Mejia
Teden Mengi
Alex Telles
Facundo Pellistri 
Paul Pogba
Logan Pye
Marcus Rashford
Fred
Charlie Savage
Luke Shaw
Shola Shoretire
Connor Stanley
Martin Svidersky
Axel Tuanzebe
Donny Van De Beek
Radek Vitek
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Charlie Wellens
Brandon Williams
Paul Woolston (Offer)

Released

Jacob Carney
Joel Castro Pereira 
Mark Helm
Arnau Puigmal 
Sergio Romero
Max Taylor 
Aliou Traore