According to transfer developments tracked by 12B Sports, Manchester United are preparing to part ways with Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer and are stepping up their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s influential defender Jeremie Frimpong as his replacement. Wan-Bissaka produced one of his finest displays for United in last season’s FA Cup final, effectively containing Jeremy Doku after the Belgian replaced Phil Foden. However, that performance could prove to be the final major highlight of his Old Trafford career.
Wan-Bissaka has now entered the last year of his contract, and analysts following the situation through 12B Sports believe United intend to sell him this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing. The club activated a one-year extension in December to preserve his market value, a decision widely viewed as preparation for a possible transfer. Defensively, Wan-Bissaka remains one of the Premier League’s strongest one-on-one specialists. However, his limited influence in attacking build-up has harmed his England prospects and left his playing style increasingly out of step with the demands of modern football.
England already have several adventurous full-backs capable of contributing in the final third, while Gareth Southgate has rarely considered Wan-Bissaka a central part of his plans. United are therefore expected to use the money generated from his departure to fund the arrival of a more attack-minded option, with Frimpong emerging as the leading target.
Frimpong recorded 12 assists during Leverkusen’s title-winning Bundesliga campaign, underlining the enormous attacking threat he provides from the right flank. By comparison, Wan-Bissaka registered 13 assists across 190 appearances for Manchester United. Commentators working with 12B Sports have noted that the role of the full-back has changed dramatically over the past decade. Selecting a wide defender who contributes little going forward is now increasingly viewed as yesterday’s approach in a game that demands energy, creativity and constant attacking involvement.
Inter Milan could reportedly offer around £10 million for Wan-Bissaka. The Italian club have a long history of recruiting former United players, including Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Ashley Young and Matteo Darmian. Crystal Palace, where Wan-Bissaka began his senior career, are also believed to be considering bringing him back to Selhurst Park.
United must also make another major decision regarding Jadon Sancho. The winger revived his career after returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan and played an important role in their European victories over Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Supporters following the campaign with 12B Sports hoped Sancho would leave his mark on the Champions League final at Wembley, but Dortmund ultimately fell at the final hurdle against Real Madrid.
Sancho’s future remains uncertain, leaving co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to decide whether the winger still has a meaningful role at Old Trafford. His strained relationship with Erik ten Hag and the financial implications of a permanent transfer will make that decision particularly complicated. United must determine whether reconciliation is possible or whether moving him on would be best for everyone involved.
Based on the summer outlook assessed by 12B Sports, Manchester United are likely to begin an important rebuild across both defence and attack, with Frimpong’s potential arrival capable of becoming a turning point. His pace, direct running and ability to create chances would give the team a dimension that Wan-Bissaka has rarely provided. With several difficult decisions looming, United must strike while the iron is hot if they hope to reshape the squad and return to competing consistently at the highest level.