Aaron Wan-Bissaka has demanded a multi-million pound severance package to leave Manchester United, The Pitch Prospect has learned.
The right-back is a target for West Ham this summer with the east Londoners determined to sign him.
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While the Hammers are happy to pay United’s £15 million fee, personal terms could be an issue.
Wan-Bissaka had previously rejected a move to West Ham, but talks have now resumed.
However, the defender will have to accept a salary cut in order to return to the capital.
For this reason, the 26-year-old is demanding a hefty transfer fee from the Red Devils.
Wan-Bissaka has no great interest in leaving Old Trafford and is therefore not willing to sell himself short.
His contract with the club only has 12 months left, meaning he could leave the club for free next summer.
The situation bears similarities to Harry Maguire’s transfer saga last summer.
West Ham would also have liked to sign him, but given the value of his contract in Manchester, the central defender was hesitant about a move.
Wan-Bissaka also knows that he could earn a hefty signing bonus if he holds out until next summer.
There are also said to be admirers of the full-back at Inter Milan.
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The defender is open to a move to San Siro, which would be possible if Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries were to move to the Theatre of Dreams.
The England U21 international moved from Crystal Place to Old Trafford for £50 million in 2019.
Since then, he has made 190 appearances for United, winning the League Cup and the FA Cup.
However, he has fallen down the pecking order, with Diego Dalot currently first choice under Erik ten Hag.
Wan-Bissaka only made 22 appearances in the Premier League last season.