Manchester United could face a loss of £40m in the sale of a defender

It has been claimed that Manchester United has indicated that they are open to Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaving during the summer transfer window for a price tag of about £10 million

(Football news) The defender, who cost Manchester United £50 million to acquire from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019, has played 190 games in all competitions for the 20-time English champions.

Wan-Bissaka made 30 appearances in all competitions last season at Manchester United thanks to injury issues, but if head coach Erik ten Hag has a complete defensive group to pick from, he might not see as much playing time in 2024–25.

The 26-year-old will no longer be in contact with West Ham United after his contract expires in the summer, and he is currently strongly linked to leaving Old Trafford.

Manchester United could let Wan-Bissaka leave for £10m this summer, which would represent a £40m loss on the fee that they paid for him five years ago.

Manchester United ‘prepared’ to accept £10m for Wan-Bissaka

Wan-Bissaka has been involved in both of Man United’s pre-season games this summer, but Diogo Dalot is once again set to enter the new campaign as the club’s first-choice right-back.

Should Wan-Bissaka depart, it is highly likely that the Red Devils would be in the market for a replacement, with Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui said to be a target.

However, West Ham are also thought to be keen on Mazraoui, with the Hammers potentially dropping their interest in Wan-Bissaka in order to sign the Morocco international.

Bayern are said to be willing to met Mazraoui leave for as little as €15m (£12.6m), with the 26-year-old therefore viewed as a bargain signing this summer considering his age and experience.

Will Lindelof, Maguire leave Manchester United this summer?

Manchester United have boosted their centre-back department this summer with the signing of Leny Yoro from Lille, and the 18-year-old made his debut against Rangers on Saturday.

Jonny Evans has also signed a new one-year contract, while the club remain in discussions with Bayern Munich over a potential deal for Matthijs de Ligt.

As a result, it is expected that one of Victor Lindelof or Harry Maguire will leave, and as it stands, the former is more likely to be on his way out of the club.

Maguire is again said to be willing to stay this summer and fight for his spot next term, but Lindelof could move on to secure regular starts at this stage of his career.

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