Manchester United could still look to pursue a swap deal involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, with The Athletic describing it as a ‘live situation’, despite interest from West Ham United in the former.
Wan-Bissaka has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham this summer, with United then needing to find a replacement. Dumfries, who has been described as ‘unstoppable’, could now be an option for the Red Devils, with a swap deal for the two players still possible.
If Wan-Bissaka heads through the exit door, Erik ten Hag will only have Diogo Dalot as a right-back option, so finding a replacement will be important. Implementing a swap deal could be hugely beneficial, with Inter interested in signing United’s defender
Man Utd Swap Deal a ‘Live Situation’
Dumfries and Wan-Bissaka could switch clubs.
According to The Athletic, Inter Milan are interested in signing Wan-Bissaka this summer, and a swap deal between the Italian club and United involving Dumfries is described as a ‘live situation’. West Ham appear to be willing to meet United’s £18m asking price for Wan-Bissaka, with negotiations ongoing to strike a deal with the Manchester outfit.
Despite United’s interest in a potential swap deal, The Athletic report that ten Hag’s preference is to sign Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has recently claimed that United are prepared to make another offer to sign Mazraoui.
Wan-Bissaka only has one year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, so offloading him this summer to avoid him leaving on a free transfer would make sense. It will leave United short of options, so it’s no surprise to see them considering a swap deal involving Dumfries.
Dumfries is a different profile of player to Wan-Bissaka, which could benefit United. The Dutch international is more of an attacking full-back who can provide a threat in the final third, with Wan-Bissaka being more of a stay-at-home right-back who focuses on defending before pushing higher up the pitch.
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