Manchester United are on the verge of completing their third signing of this summer.
According to journalist Santi Aouna, Man United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich.
The 26-year-old is ready to move to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag.
His transfer depends on Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s potential departure. The Englishman has yet to agree to personal terms with West Ham United.
The club are looking to raise funds by selling Wan-Bissaka to the Hammers. They are ready to sanction his exit for around £15 million.
Mazraoui’s injury history should be a big concern for United
The Red Devils are in contact with Bayern Munich for two defenders – Matthijs de Ligt and Mazraoui.
Leny Yoro recently completed his move to Old Trafford and De Ligt could be signed later in the window.
Mazraoui seems to be a priority for United, considering their lack of options. He is predominantly a right-back but played six times on the opposite flank last season.
He did well against Arsenal star Bukayo Saka in the same position in the 2022/23 Champions League.
Luke Shaw has been on extended holidays after his involvement at the 2024 European Championship.
Tyrell Malacia missed the whole of last season and is undergoing rehabilitation work with United’s medical staff.
Ten Hag has been forced to take two young left-backs – Sam Murray and Harry Amass – with the squad for their pre-season tour.
Mazraoui and Ten Hag achieved great success at Ajax. The Dutchman believes the Bayern star could unlock Antony’s potential and is keen to see him at the Theatre of Dreams.
However, United must consider the enormous risk of signing Mazraoui. Injuries have plagued his career, raising concerns about his fitness and reliability.
The full-back was sidelined for 19 games in the 2023/24 campaign due to muscle-related setbacks.
This adds to the troubling trend where he has missed over ten games each season for the past five years.
If the deal goes through, United fans will hope he can stay injury-free and replicate the form that made him a sought-after talent in Europe.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com.
