Just in from France: ‘World-class’ star to jet into UK for Man United medical in days

Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui this summer, and recent reports indicate that a deal has been struck, with manager Erik ten Hag eager to have the 26-year-old join before the Community Shield.

Former Crystal Palace player Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be leaving, with West Ham United showing interest. The former Ajax boss is keen to reunite with his ex-player this summer.

Mazraoui, a three-time Eredivisie winner with Ajax, is set to be Manchester United’s third signing of the summer after acquiring center-half Leny Yoro and striker Joshua Zirkzee, both yet to feature for the 13-time Premier League champions.

**Mazraoui’s Move to Old Trafford Now ‘A Done Deal’**

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), journalist Santi Aouna has labeled Mazraoui’s move to Manchester United as a ‘done deal’ with a medical test booked for Tuesday. The 28-cap Morocco international, who Manchester United believe could offer cover at left-back too, will take a private flight in the coming days to sign his new contract, valid until June 2029 with an option for an extra year.

“It’s almost a done deal. Noussair Mazraoui will join Manchester United. Bayern Munich authorized Noussair Mazraoui to join MU. The Moroccan right back will take a private flight in the next days.

“If nothing changes, medical test booked on Tuesday. Contract valid until June 2029 + one year in option. Erik Ten Hag wants Mazraoui for the Community Shield.”

Last season, Mazraoui – labeled as ‘world-class’ – featured for Bayern Munich on 29 different occasions, totaling 1,982 minutes of action. In the Bundesliga, he notched three assists in 19 appearances but struggled to assert himself as their starting right-back.

Since taking over from Ralf Rangnick in 2022, Ten Hag has had the task of choosing between Diogo Dalot and the soon-to-depart Wan-Bissaka. The latter is now being eyed by West Ham, with the East Londoners working towards striking a deal with the Red Devils, according to Fabrizio Romano.

**Mazraoui, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka – 23/24 League Stats**

– Minutes: Mazraoui (1,198), Dalot (3,174), Wan-Bissaka (1,782)

– Goals/Assists: Mazraoui (0/3), Dalot (2/3), Wan-Bissaka (0/2)

– Pass success rate (%): Mazraoui (89.9), Dalot (83.8), Wan-Bissaka (82.9)

– Tackles per game: Mazraoui (1.7), Dalot (2.3), Wan-Bissaka (1.9)

– Interceptions per game: Mazraoui (1.1), Dalot (1), Wan-Bissaka (1.9)

– Clearances per game: Mazraoui (1.2), Dalot (2.7), Wan-Bissaka (2.5)

– Overall rating: Mazraoui (6.90), Dalot (6.96), Wan-Bissaka (6.75)

**Man Utd Remain In Talks with De Ligt**

Another Bayern Munich outcast Manchester United are eyeing this summer is Matthijs de Ligt, who has fallen behind Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, and Dayot Upamecano in the pecking order. Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, in an exclusive with GIVEMESPORT, suggested that the Red Devils’ pursuit of the Dutchman has not waned, despite the addition of Yoro.

Yoro’s injury, picked up in a pre-season fixture against Arsenal, has increased the need for Ten Hag and his team to seek central defensive reinforcements. The former Lille man, 18, could be out of action for up to three months.