Switch information professional Fabrizio Romano has claimed Manchester United have been planning to dump Aaron Wan-Bissaka in January and already had a alternative lined up for him. Nevertheless, due to his much-improved performances, the Crimson Devils finally determined in opposition to doing so.
Manchester United Had A Alternative In Place For Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Within the first few months of his Manchester United spell, coach Erik ten Hag used Diogo Dalot as his first-choice right-back, resulting in rumors that Wan-Bissaka would go away the membership in January. On his YouTube channel, Romano confirmed the stories, stating that not solely was Wan-Bissaka on his manner out however United additionally had plans to exchange him with Josip Juranovic.
Romano stated:
“Man Utd in November and December have been in search of a brand new right-back. Wan-Bissaka was anticipated to go away and a brand new right-back to return after Wan-Bissaka had a really tough first a part of the season.
“However he did very nicely in January and Man Utd determined to stick with him and [instead] make investments cash on [Wout] Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer. However we have now so as to add one factor – they’d a right-back of their arms, able to be signed in case Wan-Bissaka was going to go away. That participant was Josip Juranovic. Croatian right-back taking part in now for Union Berlin however he was at Celtic [at the time].”
Wan-Bissaka Shut To Signing New Deal With United
Over the second half of the 2022-23 season, Wan-Bissaka ousted Dalot from the workforce and have become Ten Hag’s first-choice right-back. Now, he’s in talks with the membership over a brand new deal.
Romano added:
“The conversations between Man Utd and Wan-Bissaka’s camp over a brand new deal are ongoing. The settlement over a brand new contract just isn’t achieved but, however the dialog is on.
“It’s a chance for Man Utd and Wan-Bissaka to proceed collectively and prolong the contract.”
Wan-Bissaka’s present cope with the Mancunians runs out on the finish of the season. Nevertheless, the membership maintain the choice for a one-year extension.
In keeping with the Each day Mail, the 25-year-old’s new contract with the Crimson Devils would hold him on the membership for a significantly longer interval. A large bump over his present £100,000-a-week ($123,930) wage can also be on the playing cards.
