Report: West Ham Offer ‘Golden Ticket’ as They Near New Transfer
Manchester Evening News: Wan-Bissaka's Transfer to West Ham a "Golden Ticket" for Manchester United
The newspaper reported via its website on 11 August that Wan-Bissaka’s departure will pave the way for the Red Devils to sign Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui.
West Ham United are set to pay £15 million for the 26-year-old, though the player is still finalizing his exit terms with United, causing a delay in his 4:00 pm medical, according to Dharmesh Sheth.
West Ham United are closing in on a deal for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. All parties are set to benefit from Wan-Bissaka’s move to the London Stadium, but Julen Lopetegui’s main focus is on strengthening his squad this summer.
Vladimir Coufal has been a mainstay in the starting XI over the last few seasons, starting 36 Premier League matches last term. However, depth has been a regular concern.
With Ben Johnson moving to newly promoted Ipswich Town, Lopetegui has limited options at right-back.
The situation is similar on the opposite flank, with Aaron Creswell as the only backup to Emerson.
Wan-Bissaka, who has made nearly 200 appearances at Old Trafford since arriving from Crystal Palace, has faced challenges in Manchester.
He has often been overlooked, especially since Erik ten Hag’s appointment, and has not made more than 20 league appearances in the last three seasons.
While Wan-Bissaka is not as attacking as the current full-backs available to Lopetegui, he is more defensively sound, which is a crucial aspect of the transfer.
West Ham’s defense was frequently criticized last season under David Moyes, and the new manager is keen to avoid a similar trend.
