The English media have reported that Manchester United are very close to the approach of Noussair Mazraoui. The English club has found an agreement with Bayern Munich and is expected to pay around 15-20 million pounds for the defender's card. However, the "Red Devils" must first give up Aaron Wan-Bissaka, in order to secure the necessary funds to finance the move.
In Italy, Mazraoui was linked with West Ham, but the operation failed and the Moroccan is now closer to a transfer to Old Trafford. Wan-Bissaka, meanwhile, could return to West Ham's plan B, although the club's leaders must find a financial settlement with United. Wan-Bissaka has 1 year left on his contract. The player joined United in 2019, the "Red Devils" paid 45 million pounds at the time to bring the defender to Old Trafford from Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, as far as Mazraoui is concerned, the idea for his transfer to Old Trafford came mostly from coach Ten Hag. The Dutch technician worked with the defender when the Moroccan played for Ajax. Mazraoui was a huge help to Antony back then at right-back, and Ten Hag hopes the Moroccan will help Antony again, this time at Old Trafford.
In addition to the right wing of the defense, coach Ten Hag is also worried about the left wing. Luke Shaw has had an injury-plagued record in recent seasons, while Tyrell Malacia also missed all of last season with an injury. This adds to the need for rear reinforcements. At the same time, in the friendly against Arsenal, Rasmus Højlund and the new approach, Leny Yoro, left the field injured. The injuries do not appear to be serious, but United's management is working hard behind the scenes to avoid the situation of last season, where coach Ten Hag had very limited options available due to injuries.
