“There’s been many clubs interested in our players, so let’s see what happens.

“For me it’s always important to take our wishes and our plans into consideration, but also the players’ of course, because they are Man United people through and through.”

Meanwhile, Lampard himself admitted he was disappointed by Chelsea’s decision, with the now ex-Blues boss saying: “It has been a huge privilege and an honour to manage Chelsea, a club that has been a big part of my life for so long.

“Firstly, I would like to thank the fans for the incredible support that I have received over the last 18 months.

“I hope they know what that means to me.