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Catch time by the forelock! Manchester United locked in three big wingbacks, 50 million wingers in the list, and 10 million on the fringes

Manchester United's new 'uniforms' have shown unprecedented efficiency in this summer window, with two blockbuster signings in quick succession in the pre-season period. In the future, Manchester United's reinforcements will not press the "pause button", but strike while the iron is hot, attack on multiple fronts, and continue to look for suitable targets in midfield, central defender, wingback and other positions. The latest news comes from Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who says West Ham are in talks with Bayern Munich over the signing of Mazraoui, the Morocco full-back who is also a target for Manchester United. In addition, United are keeping an eye on Wonderson and Frimpong. Germany's Sky Sports journalist Plettenberg has also confirmed Manchester United's interest in Mazraoui.

With the introduction of Joro, United's focus on building their defence will shift towards the two flanks, for simple reasons. Luke Shaw will remain a regular on the left side of the pitch last season, but injury concerns have forced United to prepare for a rainy day. Malacia was also reimbursed last season and was unable to play in the main team even when healthy. Diogo Dalot on the right is considered to be practiced, but Wan-Bissaka is still strong in defense and weak in attack. With his contract expiring next year and recent rumours of a departure, United have made their attitude clear.

According to Plettenberg, United's asking price for Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been reduced to £10 million. Truth be told, if it's this list price, it's not hard to sell Wan-Bissaka. Its defensive prowess is top-notch, quite tempting for teams in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League, and a £10 million transfer fee is not a problem in the Premier League. In short, there is little suspense about Wan-Bissaka's departure this summer. So among the three full-backs mentioned by reporters, who is the more realistic option for Manchester United?

We can see that all three wing-backs have one thing in common, a strong ability to assist, especially Frimpong. The Netherlands winger scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists in 47 games for Bayer Leverkusen last season, and was directly involved in 24 goals. His speed, dribbling ability, and ability to pass and shoot are a sharp weapon to tear apart the opposition's defense. Strictly speaking, Frimpong is no longer a wing-back, and the effect is similar to that of a winger. He is currently worth up to 50 million and his contract expires in 2028. The contract has a release clause of 40 million to 45 million euros, but it is about to expire.

Mazraoui is a veteran of Ten Hag's attacking prowess, but his defensive ability is a little better than Frimpong's, and his ability is balanced in all aspects. Mazraoui is currently worth 30 million and has a contract until 2026. Bayern also opened the door to his departure, with an asking price of around 25 million. West Ham are currently in talks with Bayern Munich and could be cut off if United intervene.

Vanderson is a Brazil full-back with a balanced ability at both ends of the pitch. He excelled at Monaco last season, starting 23 games and scoring three goals and providing one assist. And Vanderson's defensive ability is also good, averaging 3 tackles, 1.75 interceptions, 1.8 clearances per game, and has also been selected for the Brazil national team. It is currently worth 20 million, but according to Romano, Monaco's asking price is more than 40 million.

So, from a budget and asking price perspective, Mazraoui is a more realistic option for United this summer. Considering the label of "Ten Hag veteran", the possibility of this deal is even more likely. But United need to pick things up, and if they can cut off the beard and sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham, it would be another brilliant move, and we'll see!

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