Man Utd 'could now hold contract negotiations' with Aaron Wan-Bissaka | OneFootball

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka hasn't always been a guaranteed starter at Old Trafford, but Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told GIVEMESPORT that the Red Devils could start negotiations to tie him down to a new contract.

Wan-Bissaka has been a pivotal figure for the Manchester club throughout the years, yet he has faced challenges in fully solidifying his position as the right-back due to Diogo Dalot competing with him for the position. Erik ten Hag has often rotated the two, with Dalot sometimes featuring as a makeshift left-back.

Back in January, United exercised the option to extend Wan-Bissaka's contract by an extra year, with the 26-year-old's deal due to expire in the summer. Now, the Red Devils could begin negotiations to tie the defender down to a long-term contract, considering his importance to ten Hag's side. Wan-Bissaka was attracting interest during the January window, but United opted to keep him at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season.

Wan-Bissaka a target for Al-Nassr

According to The Telegraph, Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr were considering a move to sign Wan-Bissaka in the winter, but a deal failed to materialise. Whether United told the Middle Eastern outfit that Wan-Bissaka wasn't for sale is unknown, but talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook told GIVEMESPORT that the Red Devils didn't envisage a scenario where the right-back would depart.

Wan-Bissaka moved to Old Trafford for a fee which could reach £50m, so it's understandable that United want to protect their asset and tie him down to a longer deal. The former Crystal Palace defender hasn't exactly set the world alight, despite being an important player, so they'd struggle to make their money back if they decided to offload the right-back.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano recently told GIVEMESPORT that he expects United to undergo negotiations with Wan-Bissaka regarding a new contract over the next few weeks. If the Manchester club did receive a significant offer which allowed them to invest further in the squad, then it shouldn't be a surprise if they did cash in. As per ESPN, ten Hag's side are considering offering Wan-Bissaka as part of a deal to bring Michael Olise to Old Trafford.

Dharmesh Sheth - United to start negotiations

Sheth has suggested that the right-back position isn't an area of concern for United, hence why they didn't look to strengthen in the January window. The Sky Sports reporter adds that he wouldn't be surprised if they started negotiations with Wan-Bissaka to extend his contract. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Sheth said...

Erik ten Hag could target striker

With Rasmus Hojlund still adapting to life in the Premier League, United might consider bringing a striker to the club in the summer transfer window. Anthony Martial's contract is also set to expire at the end of the campaign, which will leave ten Hag short of options in the centre-forward role.

According to Florian Plettenberg, United have held initial discussions regarding potentially making a swoop to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. A move failed to materialise in the January transfer window with the Serie A side understandably unwilling to offload him in the middle of the campaign, but it will be interesting to see if they can prise him away in the summer.