Man Utd closing in on Wan-Bissaka after latest development, Zaha could be key - EXCLUSIVE
Posted Sunday, June 16, 2019 by Express.co.uk
CRYSTAL PALACE are preparing to clear the way for £70million rated Aaron Wan-Bissaka to leave for Manchester United by lining up his replacement.
United have been holding talks with The Eagles this weekend in a bid to agree a fee for right-back Wan-Bissaka who is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s number one summer target.
The South London side rejected United’s opening offer of £40million but they are set to come back in with a second offer of around £50m.
Palace will also demand the removal of a sell-on clause United hold on Wilfried Zaha which will also allow them to cash in on him without having to give away a large chunk.
Roy Hodgson wants Atalanta’s highly-rated Belgium international Timothy Castagne to replace Wan-Bissaka at Selhurst Park.
Castagne came close to joining Celtic for £8m in the last transfer window but the deal collapsed when the Italian outfit increased their demands to £12m.
They now want around £20m from The Eagles knowing that they can attach a large premium when a Premier League club want a player.
Castagne favours a switch to the Premier League even though he helped Atalanta qualify for the Champions League.
A lot has been made of United’s move for Wan-Bissaka, with Eagles legend John Solako claiming the defender should stay in south London.
Man Utd transfer news: Aaron Wan-Bissaka development which includes Wilfried Zaha (Image: Getty)
Man Utd transfer news: Wilfried Zaha had an unsuccessful spell at Old Trafford (Image: Getty)
"He couldn't have been lying in bed and dreamed of a better debut season. He probably needs more games,” Solako said.
"I would compare him to Nathaniel Clyne who came through the system at Palace and was tremendous.
"He played 120-odd games and then went to Southampton, Liverpool, played for England and everything seemed to fall into place for him because he had that maturity.
"He knew his job and he was confident in himself and his game. It's too early for Aaron. He needs another season.
Man Utd transfer news: Timothy Castagne could replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Image: Getty)
"I'm not surprised Manchester United have come in because they could probably get him cheaper and they think they need to do something now.
"You remember with Walcott and those types of players who came through at Southampton - even [Gareth] Bale or [Alex] Oxlade-Chamberlain - they came early and it took them years to find their feet.
"I don't know why teams don't buy them and then leave them with their club and loan them back for a season or two, just to get that maturity."
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