Declan Rice, Gabriel, and David Raya from Arsenal have been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award. They are joined on the shortlist by Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.

Earlier this month, Fernandes, 31, won the Football Writers' Association's men's footballer of the year award, which is often a strong indicator of who might be named the PFA player of the year.

The Portugal midfielder registered a record 21 Premier League assists to help United finish third. Midfielder Rice, defender Gabriel, and goalkeeper Raya were all key players for Arsenal, who clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.

Striker Haaland bagged 27 goals to win the league's golden boot, while Cherki had a successful debut season in the Premier League.

Former Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah won the award last year after scoring 29 times to help the Reds win the Premier League.

The winners will be honored on Tuesday, 25 August at the 53rd annual PFA Awards Ceremony in Manchester.

Cherki scored four goals and added 12 assists in the Premier League. He has also been nominated for the PFA young player of the year, alongside City team-mate and England international Nico O'Reilly, who was named as the Premier League's young player of the season last week.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, another England international, is also among the nominees after playing a crucial role in Michael Carrick's side.

Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is another nominee after scoring 13 goals in 33 matches during his debut Premier League campaign.

Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha, who have represented England at under-19 level, complete the list of nominees due to their performances for Arsenal and Liverpool respectively.

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