Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been heavily linked with a departure from Manchester United this summer, but he's holding up his anticipated move to West Ham.
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Wan-Bissaka delaying West Ham talks
Wants a chunk of the transfer fee
Ready to hold his ground and leave next summer
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a departure from Manchester United with their Premier League rivals having shown a lot of interest in his services, alongside Inter Milan. It had been reported earlier that while West Ham are ready to meet the Red Devils' £18 million ($22.9m) valuation, they are unable to match Wan-Bissaka's wage demands and the 26-year-old is open to but not keen on leaving Old Trafford this summer.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Sun has now reported that Wan-Bissaka is actively holding up the deal with West Ham. The England international's contract is set to end in less than 12 months and if he signs with a new club as a free agent he will 'bank a huge signing-on fee'. However, the 26-year-old is ready to leave the Red Devils if the club agrees to give him a chunk of the fee that they receive from the Hammers this summer.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Since his move from Crystal Palace five years ago, the defender has been on the same £90,000-a-week contract at United and he is keen to get a substantial increase in wages that West Ham are unable to provide. The Hammers have had a busy transfer window so far under new manager Julen Lopetegui, having spent more than £100 million ($127.7 million) this summer.
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