According to sources, West Ham is on the verge of a £15 million trade to Manchester United, which might assist Tottenham secure a separate deal

West Ham are in advanced talks to buy Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and the move could unwittingly assist get a Tottenham trade through. Wan-Bissaka, 26, is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

Man United exercised their one-year option on the right-back’s contract in January to cover the next 2024/25 season.As a result, Manchester United no longer have the safety net of the option at their disposal and are looking to sell.Wan-Bissaka did feature on 30 occasions across all competitions last term. However, the defender only racked up that many appearances due to the club’s crippling injury crisis.Diogo Dalot is Erik ten Hag’s undisputed first choice at right-back. Amid the injury absences of left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, Ten Hag either deployed Dalot at left-back and Wan-Bissaka at right-back or vice versa for much of the season.But with a mass squad clear-out sanctioned, Wan-Bissaka has the green light to leave and TEAMtalk can confirm a move to West Ham is advanced.The Hammers are a man light in the right-back position after seeing Ben Johnson join Ipswich Town as a free agent.Vladimir Coufal is the only specialised right-back available to new boss Julen Lopetegui, though that could soon change.Talks between Manchester United and West Ham have progressed and are nearing completion.We understand Manchester United have made it clear that they want £15 million for Wan-Bissaka, but this is not discouraging the Hammers.There is currently no agreement on personal terms. However, we’ve been told that Wan-Bissaka is open to the move, which speaks well for future negotiations.Aaron Wan-Bissaka is in advanced talks for a transfer to West Ham United from Manchester United. With one year left on his contract, and Manchester United having already exercised their one-year option, the club is looking to sell him for £15 million. Last season, Wan-Bissaka played 30 games due to injuries in the squad but remains behind Diogo Dalot in the pecking order. West Ham, needing a right-back after Ben Johnson’s departure, are nearing completion of the deal, although personal terms have yet to be agreed upon. Wan-Bissaka is reportedly open to the move, which bodes well for negotiations.