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How Manchester United could line up after £50m Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal

The agreed deal is understood to be for an initial £45million, plus another £5million in add-ons with more to follow

Northern Football Correspondent

Wednesday 26 June 2019 12:29 BST

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends David De Gea after yet another mistake for Manchester United

Manchester United have made a breakthrough in negotiations to sign Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is expected to complete a £50m move to Old Trafford imminently.

United will pay an initial £45m for the 21-year-old with a further £5m in add-ons, having made a breakthrough in negotiations with Palace on Tuesday.

Wan-Bissaka has returned home from international duty with England at the Under-21 European Championships and is expected to finalise his move in the coming days.

The full-back becomes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s second signing as United manager, following the £18m arrival of Daniel James from Swansea City earlier this month.

So, with James signed and Wan-Bissaka close, how could Solskjaer’s United line up next season?

How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

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How could Manchester United line up for 2019/20 season?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has overseen a summer rebuild at Manchester United, with Harry Maguire becoming his latest recruit.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

David de Gea

Arguably United’s most important player, yet De Gea suffered from indifferent spells of form last season and will enter the new campaign amid uncertainty over his future. Not expected to leave this summer despite his contract expiring next summer.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Wan-Bissaka fills a problem position following his £50m transfer from Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old’s arrival represents a shift towards a more long-term approach in the market.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Victor Lindelof

Enjoyed something of a renaissance last season. Easily the most consistent and impressive of United’s centre-halves, he is the only one whose starting place is safe from the threat of new arrivals in defence.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Harry Maguire

Coveted by Jose Mourinho last summer, Maguire has finally completed the switch to Old Trafford and become the world's most expensive defender.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Luke Shaw

Began last season on the fringes of the squad, ended as United’s player of the year. The best of a bad bunch? Maybe. But Shaw deserves credit for turning his Old Trafford career around and becoming the undisputed first-choice left back.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Scott McTominay

Emerged as a consistent and reliable presence in the second half of last season, which is more than can be said for several of his midfield colleagues. Questions remain but deserves an opportunity to fully establish himself.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Sean Longstaff

A surprising name but another young, homegrown target that has caught Solskjaer’s eye. Longstaff is in no rush to leave his boyhood club Newcastle United, having only broke into the side at Christmas, and £50m asking price may prove too steep.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Paul Pogba

Despite agitating for a move away, Pogba appears set to stay at United. The club are determined to keep their prize asset and will not sanction a move unless his high asking price is met.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Daniel James

Capable of playing on either the left or right wing, James is a largely unproven but nevertheless exciting talent. Glimpses of his potential were seen in pre-season.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Anthony Martial

Provided glimpses of his talent and potential, particularly following Solskjaer’s appointment, but tailed off worryingly once his future was settled with a new contract at the end of January. Appears well suited to this new-look United but must deliver consistently.

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How will Manchester United line up with Harry Maguire?

Marcus Rashford

It became clear early on in Solskjaer’s reign that Rashford was his preferred option up front. The academy graduate repaid him with six goals in 10 games but his form quickly faltered. A first 20-goal season may be required.

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