MANCHESTER UNITED will look to Kieran Trippier to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back, according to reports.
Trippier, 30, has just 18 months left on his contract at Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United are looking at Kieran Trippier to provide cover at right-backCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And United chiefs are closely monitoring his situation in the Spanish capital as they put plans in place to land him on a bargain deal in the summer.
According to the Telegraph, the Red Devils are long-term admirers of Trippier and will be on the shortlist when they look to bolster the squad at the end of the season.
He has been a key part of Diego Simeone’s squad since making the £20million move from Tottenham in 2019.
The right-back has been part of a defence that has conceeded just two goals in their opening ten matches with Atletico sitting at the top of La Liga.
United want Trippier to relieve the pressure on Wan-Bissaka with United short of options in his position.
The former Crystal Palace man has played in nine of ten league matches this season and has started every Champions League fixture.
And while Wan-Bissaka is one of the best in the business in one-on-one situations, Trippier offers a greater threat in attack.
Meanwhile United are keen to hold improved contract talks with star man Bruno Fernandes.
They want to offer him a small extension to his current contract, which expires in 2025, and will see his wages double to around £200,000-a-week.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
