by West Ham ‘interested in loaning out £50m Man United man Aaron Wan-Bissaka’ as defender has played just FOUR minutes so far this season under new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag
- West Ham reportedly interested in signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan
- A deal could be reached in January as they prepare to offer an escape route
- The defender joined the Red Devils for £50million from Crystal Palace in 2019
- He has played just four minutes for United so far this season under Erik ten Hag
West Ham are interested in signing forgotten Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to a report.
The 24-year-old joined United for £50million in 2019 but has found extremely limited opportunities under new manager Erik ten Hag, playing just four minutes so far this season after dropping down the order hierarchy at Old Trafford.
According to Manchester Evening News, however, the London-based side are ready to offer Wan-Bissaka a way out of the Red Devils on loan for his services in January.
West Ham reportedly interested in signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan in January
David Moyes’ side are looking to improve things after a difficult start to the season
Wan-Bissaka was a regular in the United side under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but is not well liked by ten Hag, with Diogo Dalot the first-choice right-back and natural left-back Tyrell Malacia chosen at its place to replace it if necessary.
He started United’s friendlies against Cadiz and Real Betis last week, but there are no signs the Dutch manager is about to change his mind, with United seemingly keen to cash in if they can.
West Ham, meanwhile, are looking to strengthen after a difficult start to the season that saw them sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point clear of the relegation places.
They have conceded just 17 goals in 15 games so far but have found no one to land the right-back position, with the likes of Vladimir Coufal, Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer all rotating.
Wan-Bissaka has struggled for time at United, playing just four minutes this season
He started both friendlies for the Red Devils last week but is far down the pecking order
Introducing Wan-Bissaka could allow Kehrer to slot into his perhaps preferred central position.
Although no indication has yet been made that a permanent deal could be on the table, United have reportedly told Wan-Bissaka he is free to leave this summer, and West Ham have expressed interest.
The Hammers are believed to have a close relationship with defender representatives Unique Sports Management, who also represent current West Ham players Maxwel Cornet, Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell.
New United boss Erik ten Hag preferred Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia over Wan-Bissaka
