Man Utd set to use Wan-Bissaka in SWAP DEAL for ex-Chelsea star

Updated: 17 Jun 2024 17:00 BST
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United are eager to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and are reportedly willing to offer Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a swap deal for the England international.

Erik ten Hag’s side are on the hunt for a new centre-back following Raphael Varane’s exit and Guehi has emerged as a possible option.

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Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite remains Man Utd’s priority target, FootballTransfers understands, and the Englishman has agreed terms with the Red Devils ahead of a potential move from Goodison Park.

However, Man Utd are also seemingly keen to sign a right-footed centre-back and Guehi has raced to the top of their transfer wish-list.

The former Chelsea academy star has two years left on his current deal at Selhurst Park and Oliver Glasner’s side are reportedly bracing for a summer of significant interest in their star defender.

According to TEAMtalk, Man Utd are willing to offer Wan-Bissaka in exchange for Guehi.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka to re-join Crystal Palace?

Wan-Bissaka joined Crystal Palace’s academy at the age of 11 and he progressed through the ranks before making his first-team debut in February 2018.

After an impressive 2018-19 campaign, Man Utd paid a whopping €55 million to sign Wan-Bissaka, who had just 46 senior appearances to his name at the time.

He has played 190 times for the Red Devils since joining the club, notching two goals and 13 assists during that time.

© IMAGO - Man Utd want to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi

Guehi is reportedly open to joining Man Utd, but the Red Devils will likely need to offer cash in addition to Wan-Bissaka if they want to land the England international.

The Palace star played 90 minutes during England’s opening group stage match at Euro 2024 - a 1-0 win over Serbia.

With Harry Maguire not selected due to injury, the Crystal Palace man partnered Manchester City’s John Stones in defence and performed admirably as Gareth Southgate’s men started the tournament with a crucial win.