Indeed I also think if Ford doesn't come back Ogier will go to Citroen. He said he would go to a manufacturer if Ford doesn't come back when he joined. It could also be that he is saying this publicly often to put pressure on Ford but that's just speculation on my part.

Indeed with 3 manufacturers committed it's hard for MSport to attract top drivers. Malcolm himself said more or less that he's putting savings into this year and can't do it again so most likely that means the car will slowly fall behind and they will do less preparations etc.

Maybe it's time to look at the potential teams again if we are to go with the latest rumors:
MSport: Evans, Camilli, Sunninen
Hyundai: Neuville, Sordo, Paddon
Toyota: Latvala, Tanak, Lappi
Citroen: Ogier, Meeke, Breen/Lefebvre sharing

That would kinda make Hyundai have the 3rd best lineup, but the 3 manufacturer teams would be close. It would also be interesting to see if any of them would run 4 cars more often.

Edit: d'oh I forgot Mikkelsen, but again he depends on Ogier I think.