Manchester United Unlikely to Sign Right-Back This Summer After Aaron Wan-Bissaka Impresses
Manchester United are unlikely to sign a new right-back this summer, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka has convinced manager Erik ten Hag he has a future at the club. The 25-year-old former Crystal Palace defender looked to be out of Ten Hag’s plans when the Dutchman took over at Old Trafford, but things changed in the second half of last season.
Wan-Bissaka ended the season with 16 Premier League starts and 34 appearances in total across all competitions, and with Ten Hag comfortable with both Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot, the position will not be a priority in the transfer window.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano told Caught Offside that there had been doubts over Wan-Bissaka, but there are at least three positions that the Manchester United hierarchy want to resolve before they turn to right-back. A new goalkeeper and central striker are the two key roles that must be filled this summer, with Inter Milan’s Andre Onana expected to take the gloves at Old Trafford, but which forward will arrive is less clear.
Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund has been heavily linked with a move, while United also want Harry Kane but see a deal with Spurs as very unlikely. After goalkeeper and centre-forward, the Red Devils are also looking at centre-backs as they look for cover for first choice pairing Rafael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. United do have a number of other central defenders but are trying to get rid of the likes of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly this summer, who are deemed not to have a future in Ten Hag’s plans.
All in all, it looks like Manchester United will not be signing a right-back this summer, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka has shown enough form to convince Ten Hag he can do the job. With other positions being prioritised, it looks like Wan-Bissaka will be staying at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.
Conclusion
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has done enough to convince Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag that he has a future at the club, meaning that the Red Devils are unlikely to sign a right-back this summer. With Ten Hag comfortable with both Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot, the position will not be a priority in the transfer window. Instead, Manchester United are looking to fill other positions such as goalkeeper, centre-forward and centre-backs before they turn to right-back. It looks like Wan-Bissaka will be staying at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.