Man United consider hijacking Arsenal transfer deal if fresh move for £60m-rated star fails

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Emery and Solskjaer both seem to be targeting younger players to bolster their respective fallen Premier League giants.

Manchester United are considering their options as they aim to complete the transfer of a new right-back this summer.

With Antonio Valencia leaving Man Utd at the end of his contract this summer, it looks vital for the club to replace the long-serving veteran, rather than just relying on youngster Diogo Dalot to immediately become first choice in that position.

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United have been strongly linked with Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-Bissaka after his superb displays in the Premier League, and there’s been another update on their pursuit.

According to the Evening Standard, the Red Devils have seen a bid rejected for the 21-year-old, but feel they were encouraged to come back in with a better offer that could see him sold.

The report suggests United could land him if they give Palace £60million, though they would ideally like to get that fee down to closer to £50m.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka in action for Crystal Palace
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Thomas Meunier is also being linked with Manchester United

If they cannot sign Wan-Bissaka, the Evening Standard claim United are already considering Paris Saint-Germain’s Thomas Meunier as an alternative.

Tuttomercatoweb have been among the sources to link the Belgium international with Arsenal recently, but DH Net previously claimed the player himself would prefer a move to United if possible.

This would be a big blow for Arsenal, who also need a new right-back this summer as Stephan Lichtsteiner leaves on a free, and with Hector Bellerin recovering from a lengthy injury.

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