Man United close in on Noussair Mazraoui Matthijs de Ligt deal source


Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is close to a move to West Ham United, a source has told ESPN, leading to Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt moving to Old Trafford.

Wan-Bissaka has been left out of United's squad for Saturday's Community Shield clash with Manchester City at Wembley and has a medical with West Ham scheduled for Sunday.

Manager Erik ten Hag suggested at a news conference on Friday that he was a doubt due to an injury problem, but a source told ESPN that the 26-year-old is close to agreeing a transfer to West Ham.

Last week, sources told ESPN that Wan-Bissaka and West Ham had parted ways on personal terms, but it is understood a deal is now close.

United have valued Wan-Bissaka, who has also been the subject of interest from Galatasaray, at between £15m and £20m.

Once his move to West Ham is confirmed, United are keen to sign De Ligt and Mazraoui from Bayern Munich.

According to a source, United have agreed an agreement in principle to sign the duo for a total of £60m, including add-ons.

The deal United have agreed would see them pay around £51m for both players, plus a further £9m in performance-related add-ons. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with both players keen on a move to Old Trafford.

The deal will take United's summer spending to £140m after also signing striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and defender Leny Yoro from Lille.

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