August 8th 2024.
Noussair Mazraoui has been making headlines lately as the talented footballer expresses his interest in joining Manchester United. However, there seems to be a bit of a roadblock in his pursuit of the club.
Reports have surfaced that the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham may not go through as smoothly as anticipated. This news has put a damper on United's plans to bring in Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. The deal was contingent on Wan-Bissaka's move to the Irons, but it seems that the 26-year-old is not too keen on the transfer due to wage demands.
In light of this development, new manager Julen Lopetegui is turning his attention to other options, with Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United and England being a top target. While it is uncertain if Trippier is available for sale, there has been interest from teams in the Saudi Pro League.
It is worth noting that Newcastle already has a promising young right-back in Tino Livramento, but Trippier's experience and leadership are highly valued by manager Eddie Howe. West Ham, on the other hand, still has their sights set on Wan-Bissaka, as well as Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters. However, with the transfer looking unlikely to happen before the start of the season, it may just be a case of the deal falling through.
For United to secure the signing of Mazraoui, they need to first offload Wan-Bissaka to West Ham. However, West Ham is now reportedly interested in Trippier instead, throwing a wrench in United's plans. With only one year left on his contract, United would rather cash-in on Wan-Bissaka this summer than lose him for nothing in 2025. The defender has also attracted interest from Inter Milan, which could open up the possibility of a move for Mazraoui once again.
However, Bayern Munich has their own demands, rejecting United's initial offer for Mazraoui and teammate Matthijs de Ligt. They have made it clear that they will only consider selling the pair for a hefty sum of £64m. It remains to be seen if United will meet this asking price, but they are hopeful of securing the talented duo to bolster their defense.
Overall, the transfer saga surrounding Mazraoui and Wan-Bissaka seems to have hit a roadblock, with competing interests and demands making it a complicated affair. Only time will tell if United will be able to seal the deal and bring Mazraoui to Old Trafford.
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