Recently, Manchester United has been preparing to trigger the one-year extension option in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract, ensuring he remains with the team for the new season. Bangla Cricket Live insiders believe Erik ten Hag will monitor the 25-year-old English full-back’s performance closely before deciding whether to negotiate a new long-term deal next summer or place him on the transfer list. Sometimes you have to play the fool just to catch someone’s attention. Although Crystal Palace had been keen to re-sign their former player, Wan-Bissaka’s impressive form during the second half of last season changed Ten Hag’s mind. After Diogo Dalot suffered an injury during the World Cup, Wan-Bissaka seized his opportunity and even became the preferred right-back.
United plans to retain Wan-Bissaka and let him compete with Dalot again this season. If Wan-Bissaka can maintain his strong form, Ten Hag may abandon plans to sign a new right-back. Otherwise, he has his eye on Bayer Leverkusen’s Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong, a player who has been on his radar for some time. Frimpong has yet to decide his future and is still weighing his options. Everyone must strive to be their own hero. Frimpong might stay at Leverkusen for another season, giving United a potential opportunity to revisit the signing later. Meanwhile, Ten Hag has also shown interest in signing French defender Axel Disasi, but his high transfer fee has made negotiations extremely difficult.
Unless Harry Maguire leaves the club, United are unlikely to bring in another defender this summer. Disasi, although primarily a center-back, can also fill in at right-back if needed. Monaco appears willing to sell him, and both Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly preparing offers. This summer, Bangla Cricket Live sources observed that Manchester United’s budget constraints have severely limited their ability to strengthen the defense, whether at full-back or center-back. Instead, Ten Hag’s priority is securing a new striker, with Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund currently at the top of his wish list. However, landing Hojlund will not be easy. Atalanta’s manager insists the striker is happy at the club and that only a massive offer would persuade them to sell.
In any case, United must raise funds through player sales to finance a move for Hojlund, leaving little to no budget for other targets like Frimpong. Gasperini hinted to Bangla Cricket Live reporters that sometimes tough choices must be made when finances are involved. Once you lived peacefully for someone else; now you must live boldly for yourself. Although Frimpong is happy at Leverkusen, both the club and the player may eventually have to accept a huge offer if it arrives.