West Ham are in advanced talks with Manchester United over a move for defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, The Pitch Prospect has learned.
Man United are ready to sell Wan-Bissaka this summer and are demanding a transfer fee of over £15 million.
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Wan-Bissaka joined the Red Devils from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019 on a six-year contract worth £50 million.
His contract at Old Trafford expires next summer after the club extended it for a further twelve months.
For Man United, the signing of the right-back was a stroke of luck, with several Premier League clubs said to be very interested in him.
However, his success at Man United came slowly as the club went through a difficult period.
During Wan-Bissaka’s time at Man United, Man United have won two trophies – the 2023 Carabao Cup and last season’s FA Cup. He was the instigator of the FA Cup triumph against Manchester City.
Wan-Bissaka has made 190 appearances for Man United, scoring two goals and providing 13 assists.
A move to one of the world’s biggest clubs would boost his hopes of playing time for England, but Wan-Bissaka has not yet been called up to the senior team. The 26-year-old is also eligible to play internationally for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
But even if his career did not follow the path some had predicted when he arrived at Palace, he is undoubtedly a good player.
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He was described by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher in 2020 as “the best one-on-one defender for a full-back in the world”.
Man United have been busy in the transfer window, having completed the signing of Dutch striker Josh Zirkzee earlier this month and also being close to signing highly-touted French defender Leny Yoro.
The Red Devils also appear to have their eye on Dutch centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, but are expected to abandon their interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood is close to leaving the club, while Scott McTominay is attracting a lot of interest.
West Ham have been busy this summer, signing centre-back Max Kilman from Wolves for £40 million, as well as Brazilian midfielder Luis Guilherme and former Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.
The Pitch Prospect has learned that the team are also favourites to sign Arsenal cult hero Reiss Nelson and have also agreed a deal with young French defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
After stints in the Europa League and a winning season in the Conference League under the leadership of David Moyes, the Hammers want to return to Europe under new coach Julen Lopetegui.
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When does the summer transfer window close?
The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on Friday 30 August at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11:30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League has brought the deadline forward this year to align with the other major leagues in Europe.
You can follow all the latest rumours, news and confirmed deals in our live transfer blog throughout the summer.
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