Crystal Palace sizing up surprise Man Utd raid to give expensive flop shot at redemption

The career of Aaron Wan-Bissaka could come full circle this summer after a report claimed a move back to Crystal Palace could be on the cards.

The right-back, 24, was once viewed as one of the country’s most promising right-backs in the latter part of the last decade. Wan-Bissaka was known as a defensive brick wall down the right when becoming an attacker’s worst nightmare at Crystal Palace.

That led to a £50m move to Manchester United in 2019, though after a bright start to life at Old Trafford, Wan-Bissaka’s career has now stalled.

His first two seasons at United saw established as the undisputed No 1 at right-back. However, when Diogo Dalot was retained for the current campaign, his place came under threat.

Wan-Bissaka has always struggled to influence the game in an attacking sense. His bread and butter was his defensive prowess, though that began to falter under Ralf Rangnick.

Indeed, Dalot has split time with Wan-Bissaka under the German and doubts are beginning to emerge over his long-term future in Manchester.

The Athletic report former club Crystal Palace are mulling a summer swoop for the defender.

It’s stressed any potential move is in its infancy at present. However, it’s believed a move would centre on a loan capture, rather than permanent deal.

It’s hinted a decision from United’s end won’t be made until incoming boss Erik ten Hag is officially installed. The Dutchman is yet to fully assess the squad he’s inheriting. That means a Wan-Bissaka exit – if one happened – would likely come late in pre-season.

The Eagles are on the hunt for an upgrade at right-back and Wan-Bissaka is under consideration.

Nathaniel Clyne and Joel Ward currently occupy the position most weeks and neither have put a foot wrong of