PL outfit prepare opening bid for United man who’s ‘fallen in pecking order’, club are ready to sell

After failing in their double approach for Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire last summer, West Ham are now planning to return with an opening bid for a new Manchester United target.

While reports have suggested the Irons retain an interest in McTominay, who was greatly admired by ex-manager David Moyes, it’s now a member of United’s defensive contingent who’s caught the eye of Julen Lopetegui.

Indeed, the London outfit are hoping to hash out a deal for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the coming days as they prepare to test the Reds’ resolve with an initial £15 million proposal.

The 26-year-old had his one-year contract extension activated at the beginning of the year, meaning he is poised to leave as a free agent in June 2025 if he stays at Old Trafford next season. Interested clubs are unlikely to pay a significant fee for his services in the winter window, given that he’ll have just five months of his deal remaining.

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Wan-Bissaka could depart Old Trafford after five years

Also being actively pursued by Galatasaray, Wan-Bissaka is one member of the squad United are willing to sell in order to raise funds for more signings – including a direct right-back replacement.

Mail Sport reiterates that the player has ‘fallen behind Diogo Dalot in the pecking order’, leading INEOS chiefs to consider sanctioning his exit.

United forked out £50m to sign Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace in 2019, and he has gone on to make 190 appearances in all competitions, winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup along the way.