Aaron Wan-Bissaka will leave Manchester United this summer – but the defender only has his eye on Inter Milan.
The 26-year-old has rejected recent offers from West Ham as his five-year spell at Old Trafford nears its climax.
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The Pitch Prospect reported last week that the Red Devils are demanding a transfer fee of £15 million, with West Ham a possible destination.
But their focus has now shifted elsewhere: The Athletic reported that the Hammers have now set their sights on Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui.
The talks are said to be well advanced, but United is also keeping an eye on the Moroccan.
However, United must first get rid of Wan-Bissaka before entering into a tug-of-war with West Ham.
This means United would have to convince Serie A champions Inter to sign Wan Bissaka either this summer or in 12 months when his contract expires.
Wan-Bissaka is in favour of a move to San Siro, which would be possible if Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries were to move to Old Trafford.
The idea of such a move was discussed by senior figures at Old Trafford, but no progress was made.
Dumfries is in a similar situation to Wan-Bissaka, with only one year left on his existing contract.
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The 28-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a move away from Inter after attempts to negotiate a new contract failed.
Dumfries could offer United head coach Erik ten Hag more attacking options than Wan-Bissaka currently has.
The England U21 international moved from Crystal Place to Old Trafford for £50 million in 2019.
Although the defender performed admirably at times, his limitations were exposed as Diego Dalot was often used as a right-back.
United remain focused on strengthening their squad ahead of the new season, with two targets already set.
The Red Devils have signed French prodigy Leny Yoro and Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, and a defensive midfielder is still on Ten Hag’s wish list.
United have held talks with Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte and are aware that the Uruguayan would like to move to Old Trafford.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi was also touted as a possible new signing after his success with Spain at the 2024 European Championship.