Exclusive: If a £50 million star is sold, Man Utd may change its transfer plans – Saudi Pro League Exclusive: If a £50 million star is sold, Man Utd may change its transfer plans – Saudi Pro League
Exclusive: If a £50 million star is sold, Man Utd may change its transfer plans – Saudi Pro League

July 16, 2024

Exclusive: If a £50 million star is sold, Man Utd may change its transfer plans – Saudi Pro League

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s potential departure from Old Trafford could significantly alter Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s recruitment plans throughout the remaining summer transfer window. This development has sparked intense speculation and interest among football fans.

Preparations have been made for additional activity before the August 30 deadline. Joshua Zirkzee, who will bolster the Red Devils’ options in the final third of the pitch after leading Serie A outfit Bologna’s qualification for the Champions League, arrived with a £36.5 million boost.

After an agreement was reached with domestic rivals Newcastle United, Dan Ashworth was appointed as Manchester United’s new sporting director. He was given the task of spearheading the club’s recruitment drive. However, outgoings could influence who Manchester United signs as its next acquisition.

Red Devils are waiting to take on Wan-Bissaka

AC Milan has entered the competition to raid Old Trafford.

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According to GMS sources, Manchester United is holding out to see if there will be good opportunities to cash in on Wan-Bissaka. His departure might cause Ten Hag to reverse course and target a different kind of full-back before the transfer window closes.

As 26-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka approaches the final 12 months of his £100,000-per-week contract at Old Trafford, the question of his future in the Red Devils’ starting lineup remains unanswered. This uncertainty has kept fans looking forward to August 16—the start of the new Premier League season—with great anticipation.  

After stalling on a deal for Tottenham Hotspur’s Emerson Royal, GMS sources have learned that AC Milan is Wan-Bissaka’s latest suitor. The Italian powerhouses are considering whether to move as Diogo Dalot has established himself as ten Hag’s first-choice right-back.

The Premier League statistics of Aaron Wan-Bissaka per ninety minutes in comparison to Diogo Dalot

Aaron Wan-BissakaDiogo Dalot
Pass completion percentage79.978.6
Percentage of dribblers tackled77.666.3
Clearances3.162.86
Tackles3.062.38
Interceptions1.961.26
Blocks1.541.20

With only a few months remaining on his contract, the Red Devils know that even though they paid £50 million to sign the former England under-21 international from Crystal Palace in June 2019, they won’t be able to recover all of that cost should they approve his departure.

Despite Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters being on their radar, GMS sources have been informed that West Ham United has been leading the way in striking a deal with Manchester United. This is even though AC Milan has entered the race for Wan-Bissaka despite Tottenham being willing to offload Royal.

Ten Hag Is Expected to Modify Plans Should Wan-Bissaka Seals Leave

A Dutch strategist would enter the market to find a flexible full-back.

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Due to the injury histories of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, Manchester United has been actively searching for a new left-back. However, the potential departure of Wan-Bissaka may force ten Hag to shift his focus to signing a versatile full-back who can cover both sides of the defense. This strategic shift has raised concerns among fans about the team’s defensive stability.

Eight of the 190 appearances the Crystal Palace academy graduate has made for the Red Devils have come on the left side of the defense, despite his initial assignment to Old Trafford as a right-back. The Dutch tactician does not want to be short handed in either position by the time the transfer window closes next month.

Although Rayan Ait-Nouri of Wolverhampton Wanderers has been considered, Manchester United has been debating whether to increase its pursuit of new competition for Shaw and Malacia. However, GMS sources recently disclosed that Ten Hag is waiting to make a big financial commitment to gain more insight into Wan-Bissaka’s circumstances. 

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