Man Utd target makes Old Trafford move his ‘absolute priority’

27 Jul 2024 15:03 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United have been told that Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui has made a move to the club his top priority – explaining why his potential transfer to West Ham collapsed.

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Although there have been reports of difficulties in negotiating a deal between the two clubs – echoing their problems over Matthijs de Ligt’s proposed move – Fabrizio Romano says that the Morocco star is determined to move to Man Utd.

It is claimed that Erik ten Hag, Mazraoui’s former coach at Ajax, is a driving factor behind the determination of the 26-year-old to make the move.

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“Manchester United have obviously signed Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee. What’s next? The situation of the right-back,” he said.

“Noussair Mazraoui has given total priority to Man Utd. He would love to go to Man Utd, he would love to be reunited with Erik ten Hag, so Mazraoui is waiting for United. The agreement on personal terms will not be a problem.

“The crucial step will be what happens with Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Man Utd will only sign a new right-back if he leaves. He’s got a year left on his contract.

© IMAGO - Noussair Mazraoui, Bayern Munich

“There’s interest from Inter, that’s true, but he’s also prepared to wait in the next weeks to see what opportunities there are. Maybe West Ham? Mazraoui will not be going there. The deal was advanced between clubs, but not with the player, who was giving clear priority for Man Utd.

“The relationship between the agents of West Ham and Wan-Bissaka are excellent, but it depends on the player.”

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Romano says that Man Utd are hedging their bets, with two other potential moves being lined up for that role.

“Denzel Dumfries is appreciated but at the moment, the idea of a swap deal for Wan-Bissaka has only been discussed by intermediaries. Some are trying to present the deal to the clubs, but it’s still not in its advanced stages,” Romano says.

“The third right-back considered by Man Utd – they’ve had some contact with the agent of the players – is Monaco’s Vanderson. He’s considered too expensive, Monaco want important money for him. He’s on the list of several clubs. Tottenham have met his agents, Man Utd met his agents – the interest in Vanderson is concrete.”