United hold onto right-back

Manchester United have knocked back West Ham’s approach for Aaron Wan-Bissaka on transfer deadline day, according to reports.

But as reported by Talksport, United manager Erik ten Hag has rejected their attempts to sign Wan-Bissaka because he wants cover for first-choice Diogo Dalot.

Crystal Palace were also believed to be interested in the 24-year-old, three years after selling the right back to the Old Trafford side for £50 million.

But United wanted to sign a replacement before letting Wan-Bissaka go, and it now appears with no-one joining in that position, he will be retained as competition and back-up for Portuguese Dalot.

Out-of-favour Barce-lona full back Sergino Dest was reportedly considering a late reunion at United with former boss Ten Hag.

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But he is now said to be flying out to AC Milan for his medical with the deal 100 per cent done in a blow to the Premier League side.

Wan-Bissaka has made 127 appearances for United in all competitions since joining in June 2019, scoring two goals.

However, he is out of favour under new boss Ten Hag and could now struggle for regular game time.
United have signed Brazil winger Antony from Ajax for an initial fee of 95m euros (£82m).

The deal, which includes a potential 5m euros (£4,3m) of add-ons, is the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.

The 22-year-old has signed a contract until 2027, with the option of an additional year.

“This is an incredible moment in my career to join one of the most iconic clubs in the world,” said Antony.

“I’m thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and team-mates, because I could not have got here without them.

“Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development. His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me, and I am excited by what he has told me about his plans and ambitions in Manchester.”

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He netted seven goals in 11 Champions League appearances for Ajax and scored twice in nine appearances for Brazil since making his debut in October 2021.

Manchester United’s record transfer fee is £89m, which they paid out to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in August 2016.

The attacker becomes United’s fifth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of his former Ajax team-mate and defender Lisandro Martinez, midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, full-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and playmaker Christian Eriksen on a free transfer.

United have spent more than £210m in this transfer window to back new boss Ten Hag, while several players such as Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Edinson Cavani and Andreas Pereira have left. – dailymail-BBC Sport.

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