West Ham are now set to submit an opening offer for one of Julen Lopetegui’s targets after a competitor withdrew from the race.
Tim Steidten – Director of Football at the London Stadium – has already been busy so far this summer, spending £26m to sign Luis Guilherme, while also splashing £40m on Max Kilman.
Now, West Ham are ready to part with £17m to secure another target…
West Ham ready to make Aaron Wan-Bissaka bid
A story from Fotospor in Turkey now claims that West Ham are preparing to pay £17m for Manchester United No.29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The Turkish news outlet also provide comments from Galatasaray Chairman Ibrahim Hatipoglu, who revealed that the Super Lig champions have only set aside €10m (£8m) to sign a new right-back this summer.
While Wan-Bissaka is up for sale at Old Trafford, Manchester United are highly unlikely to accept such a low amount for a player they spent £50m to sign from Crystal Palace in June 2019.
Regardless of whether Galatasaray could find a way to use that £8m in a manner which tempts the Red Devils, West Ham are seemingly in pole position to sign the Londoner as £17m is prepared to be put on the table.
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Wan-Bissaka made 30 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United last season, helping Erik ten Hag win the FA Cup, although as aforesaid, he is up for sale with just 12 months remaining on his contract.
Tim Steidten could secure a bargain
If West Ham manage to sign Wan-Bissaka for a fee in the region of £20m, it could prove to be a significant bargain.
The 26-year-old saw his value drop at Old Trafford as Ten Hag often preferred to use Diogo Dalot on the right, while Manchester United’s lack of success in general has also affected his price tag.
However, with one solid season at West Ham, Wan-Bissaka could easily restore his value back up to the £50m mark, especially if he helps the east Londoners get back into Europe.
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There is the prospect of Everton coming in for Wan-Bissaka, although we would presume he’d lean towards a move to east London, closer to his home in south London.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as anything could happen.