MX23RW : Saturday, May 4 03:32:32| >> :120:23214:23214:

Manchester United 'prepared to let Eric Bailly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave this summer'

Man United 'prepared to let Bailly, Wan-Bissaka leave this summer'
© Reuters
Manchester United are prepared to sell both Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer, according to a report.

Manchester United are reportedly open to allowing both Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to leave the club during this summer's transfer window.

The Red Devils are planning to bring at least one new centre-back to the club in the upcoming market, while a new right-back could also be targeted by incoming head coach Erik ten Hag.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, both Bailly and Wan-Bissaka are likely to be surplus to requirements at Old Trafford under the team's new manager.

Bailly signed a new contract with the Red Devils last April, but he has only made seven appearances in all competitions during the 2021-22 campaign, with his last Premier League outing coming against Burnley at the end of December.

The 28-year-old has now been with Man United for almost six years, but he has represented the club on just 113 occasions due to a number of injury problems.

Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021© Reuters

Wan-Bissaka, meanwhile, joined the Red Devils in a £50m deal from Crystal Palace in July 2019, and he has made 126 appearances for the club in all competitions.

This term, the 24-year-old has featured on 26 occasions, but he has largely had to play second fiddle to Diogo Dalot at right-back since Ralf Rangnick replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as head coach.

Wan-Bissaka has not featured for the Red Devils since the 4-0 defeat at Liverpool on April 19 and is expected to again be overlooked for Sunday's Premier League clash at his former club Palace.

According to Sky Sports News, Man United would prefer that the former England Under-21s international left on a permanent basis, but the club are also open to a loan exit if it includes an obligation to buy.

Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a return to Palace, while Atletico Madrid are also thought to be showing an interest in the full-back.

Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka reacts after sustaining an injury, November 8, 2021© Reuters

Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe could also potentially leave the club this summer, while there has been speculation surrounding Alex Telles's future at the club.

Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane are all expected to remain at Old Trafford, though, with Ten Hag thought to be keen to sign a centre-back to compete with those three for spots next term.

Villarreal's Pau Torres is thought to be a leading target, while Ajax pair Jurrien Timber and Lisandro Martinez have also been linked with moves to the club in recent days.

Ten Hag has allegedly flown to England ahead of Sunday's match with Palace, and the club's new head coach could be in the stands at Selhurst Park, as the Red Devils look to hold off competition from West Ham United to secure sixth spot in the Premier League table, which would bring a spot in next season's Europa League.

ID:486193:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect6299:

Click here for more stories about Lisandro Martinez

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020
Read Next:
Erik ten Hag 'keen to bring Lisandro Martinez to Man United'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
5.30pm
Swiatek
Sabalenka
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs341861067541360
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8Chelsea34149116559651
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!