Manchester United have appeared to massively underestimate Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s value to Crystal Palace.
On Wednesday, Evening Standard reporter James Robson ran a story claiming United were poised to launch a £25m bid to sign the English youngster.
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Robson was seemingly right in his initial story to state that United’s offer was not expected to be accepted by the Eagles, though he claims they would demand closer to £50m, which is double what they were reportedly offered.
The Independent now back some of that up. They report that there is a huge difference in what United are prepared to offer and what Palace want.
Wan-Bissaka is under contract and happy at Selhurst Park, so Palace are under no pressure whatsoever to sell their most prized assist.
United may persist with their pursuit — they really should — but there’s a crazy suggestion that Palace would want a fee of over £70m to even consider letting him leave.
My realist prediction for United’s transfer window:
Promote – Tuanzebe
Wan Bissaka
Rice
Rabiot (free)
Pepe#MUFC— United Related (@UnitedsRelated) May 16, 2019
For someone that has yet to make his name as an established international, Palace are taking the piss with their valuation. I’d understand something closer to the £50m fee that originated from the Evening Standard story.
The full-back area is one area United need to improve ahead of next season.
Watch this space.
