Competition for right-back – Report

West Ham are facing competition in the race to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The noted transfer insider reports that the Hammers are exploring a potential deal to sign the right-back, who has struggled for minutes under manager Erik Ten Hag.

Wan-Bissaka has only played four minutes of Premier League football this term, coming on as a late substitute against Liverpool.

Romano reports that the Hammers are interested in signing the former Crystal Palace right-back, potentially on loan, but there is rival Premier League interest.

Both Wolves and Palace have also been namechecked as potential suitors ahead of the January window.

Speaking on his own website, as per Read West Ham, Romano said: “Manchester United are trying to find a solution for Wan-Bissaka in order to let him leave. Wolves, West Ham and Crystal Palace remain interested.

“Main priority on right-back situation remains to extend Dalot’s contract. Talks will take place soon.”

Wan-Bissaka has flopped since his £45m move to United and has failed to develop in the position, with Diogo Dalot seen as the first-choice right-back by Ten Hag.

It remains to be seen if Palace eventually make a play to bring the defender back to Selhurst Park, and one has to think they would be in pole position if they did make a move.