Manchester United expect to clinch a £60million deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka during formal talks in the next 48 hours. The Eagles star is presently with England U-21 team in the ongoing Euro U-21 tournament in Italy.
Sportsmail reported that the representatives from Old Trafford are scheduled to meet counterparts from Selhurst Park, an indication a deal is very close. There is now a growing inevitability that the right-back’s switch to United will go through in the coming days.
The latest talks are designed to iron out the finer details of Wan-Bissaka’s pending switch to join up with Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer’s side but - barring a last minute hitch - both clubs should leave the meeting with a deal in place.
It remains to be seen whether England Under 21 boss Aidy Bothroyd will allow Wan-Bissaka to complete the formalities of his switch north during international duty.
The defender is currently at the European Under 21 Championships in Italy but has endured a difficult start to the tournament, scoring a stoppage time own goal to consign England to a 2-1 defeat by France in their opening match.
Wan-Bissaka enjoyed an outstanding campaign at boyhood club Palace in 2018-19, making 39 appearances in all competitions.
He broke into the first-team setup under Roy Hodgson the previous season, making his debut in February 2018 in a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham.
The right-back position has been a problem area for United, who relied on Ashley Young for the majority of the previous campaign.
Solskjaer is plotting a summer of upheaval at Old Trafford, with Wan-Bissaka likely to become the second signing on the summer for the red half of Manchester.
United have already brought in Wales winger Daniel James from Swansea in a deal costing in the region of £17m.

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