According to a new report from the London Evening Standard, West Ham United manager Roberto Lopetegui has prioritized Manchester United's right-back Wan Bissaka as his priority target for this summer's reinforcements. Meanwhile, United have also shown their willingness to release Wan-Bissaka this summer in order to make room in their squad and raise their transfer budget.
Manchester United are currently actively looking for a new right back candidate to strengthen the team's backline. Leverkusen's Frimpong, Bayern's Mazrahi and Monaco's Wandersson have all become United's targets. Therefore, United is open to the departure of Wan-Bissaka and will not put up too many obstacles to facilitate his transfer.
For West Ham United, the team is desperate to find a new right-back to fill the void after losing Ben Johnson. Previously, West Ham United were rumored to be linked with Southampton's Walker Peters, but now it seems that Wan Bissaka has become the number one target in Lopetegui's mind.
Wan-Bissaka, 26, has a contract with Manchester United that expires next summer. Last season, the defensive wing-back made 30 appearances for United in all competitions, including 26 starts, and contributed three assists. Although Wan-Bissaka has had his ups and downs at United, his defensive abilities and experience still make him a favorite in the transfer market.
For West Ham United, if they can successfully bring in Wan-Bissaka, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the strength of the team's defense. As for Manchester United, releasing Wan-Bissaka can also bring more transfer funds and space for the team to adjust its lineup. Therefore, this transfer could be a win-win situation for both sides.
