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Joe Bray

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'identifies Aaron Wan-Bissaka as ideal Antonio Valencia replacement'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keen on a move to sign Crystal Palace full back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Wan-Bissaka has emerged as a reported transfer target for a number of clubs this season after a series of impressive displays, and now The Mail  suggest United have identified the 21-year-old as the ideal candidate to replace Antonio Valencia in the summer.

Wan-Bissaka, 21, would reportedly cost around the £35m mark, and would provide competition for Diogo Dalot at right back. However, United may face competition from Manchester City.

Ashley Young has played at right-back for much of this season for United, but at 33 only has one more year on his contract. Matteo Darmian is moving close to an exit, the report says.

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Meanwhile, another United player who could be on the way out of the club is Juan Mata, who is reportedly interesting Barcelona

The Sun say Barca have contacted the Spaniard's representatives over a potential summer move if he does not renew his stay at United.

Mata's current deal expires at the end of the season.

Manchester United plans for Juan Mata revealed  

Finally, United could be offered Real Madrid duo Toni Kroos and Gareth Bale in exchange for Paul Pogba, according to reports.

Pogba last month commented that it would be a dream to play for Real Madrid, despite enjoying an upturn in form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Spanish outlet AS suggest that Real Madrid are so keen to bring Pogba to the club, they could offer Bale and Kroos to tempt Solskjaer into selling the French midfielder.

Both Real Madrid players have been transfer targets of United in the past, and could now be used to lure Pogba away from the club.

Manchester United manager Solskjaer holds Paul Pogba talks over Real Madrid transfer interest  

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