After the splurge of summer, it was always expected to be a quiet winter transfer window for Manchester United.
The only real deal Erik ten Hag was looking to complete was finding an endorsement just after revealing during a press conference that he was unhappy with his over-reliance on Diogo Dalot.
The Portuguese, from being close to being sold by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, had become the Dutchman’s de facto right-back and has ended up playing in all but one game.
AWB does not fit with ETH policy
Former regular Aaron Wan-Bissaka managed to rack up a total of four minutes of action this campaign and previous reports had indicated that the club had blocked his departure due to his massive initial outlay.
But the former Ajax manager was not enamored with the idea of ​​a full-back, not comfortable with the ball at his feet and unable to fully support the team in attack.
However, after a lengthy spell of injury, and with Dalot busy with Portugal at the World Cup, Ten Hag ended up turning to the former Crystal Palace star during Spain friendlies.
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And it wasn’t the best of outings for Wan-Bissaka, who exhibited the same mistakes and traits and whether he will see action again for United remains in doubt.
His former club had been credited with interest and there were reports that he could leave in January if a club matched United’s valuation.
Apart from Palace, even West Ham United and Leeds United were said to be eyeing the 25-year-old. The Red Devils were open to a trade with an obligation to buy.
Wolves are favorites to land AWB
According to 90min, “Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a move to bring Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United to Molineux in January.”
“Former club Crystal Palace are among the clubs that have spoken to United, while West Ham and Leeds have also shown interest. However, sources have now confirmed to 90min that Wolves are leading the chase,” the report added.
New Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is said to have made a new right-back one of his priorities since taking over.
A permanent departure could provide United with some much-needed cash which they can then use for their striker hunt or to bring in a right-back as well.
