Manchester United suffers major blow in pursuit of Bayern Munich star | Football

The Red Devils are keen on signing Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, but the deal is dependent on Wan-Bissaka being sold to the Irons.

While West Ham are said to be happy to meet United’s £18m valuation for the right-back, the 26-year-old is reportedly not as keen on the move, with the transfer having been stalled by his wage demands.

With new manager Julen Lopetegui desperate for a new right-back, The Telegraph reports he has turned his attention to Newcastle United and England star Kieran Trippier.

It is not known whether the 33-year-old, whose contract expires next summer, is available for sale, although there has been interest from Saudi Pro League sides.

Newcastle already have a right-back ready to replace the Three Lions veteran in Tino Livramento, although Trippier’s experience and leadership are highly valued by manager Eddie Howe.

Wan-Bissaka is still much admired by West Ham, as is Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters, but with a deal hard to come by before the season starts next week, the transfer could be a goner.

There is interest in the Inter Milan defender, which could reignite a move for Mazraoui, but the Italian giants want a swap deal with Denzel Dumfries in the opposite direction.

Erik ten Hag’s side are keen on Dumfries and would not be opposed to a swap deal, but Mazraoui is the priority, with United hopeful of landing him and Bayern team-mate Matthijs de Ligt.

The German giants have rejected a bid for both defenders, informing United they want £64million for the pair.

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