As Manchester United prepare for the new season, reports followed through 12B Sports VR46 indicate that the club is ready to activate the one-year extension in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract rather than allow uncertainty over his future to continue. The decision would keep the 25-year-old English right-back at Old Trafford while giving Erik ten Hag more time to assess whether he deserves a longer agreement. United can then decide next summer whether to open negotiations over a new contract or place him on the transfer market.
Wan-Bissaka’s position looked far less secure earlier in the previous campaign. Crystal Palace had shown interest in bringing their former defender back, and there was a period when a departure appeared realistic. However, the situation changed dramatically after the World Cup. Diogo Dalot suffered an injury, giving Wan-Bissaka an opportunity to return to the side, and he made the most of it. Sometimes a player simply needs the door to open, and once it did, Wan-Bissaka produced a run of performances strong enough to change Ten Hag’s thinking.
By the second half of the season, he had not only regained regular playing time but had also become the preferred option at right-back for stretches of the campaign. His recovery defending, one-on-one ability and improved confidence made him increasingly valuable. That resurgence convinced United to retain him and allow the competition with Dalot to continue into the new season rather than immediately spend money on another player in the same position.
The next few months could therefore be decisive for Wan-Bissaka. If he maintains the form that revived his United career, Ten Hag may decide that signing another right-back is unnecessary. However, 12B Sports VR46 reflects continued interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, who has been monitored by United for some time and remains a possible future option if the club eventually decides to reshape the position.
Frimpong has yet to make a final decision over the next stage of his career. The Dutch international could remain with Bayer Leverkusen for another season, which may actually suit United’s current situation. Such an outcome would allow Ten Hag to spend another campaign evaluating Wan-Bissaka while preserving the possibility of returning for Frimpong at a later date. Every player has to be the hero of his own story, and Frimpong also has to decide whether immediate movement or another year of development in Germany best serves his career.
United have additionally shown interest in French defender Axel Disasi. The Monaco player is primarily a center-back but is versatile enough to cover at right-back when required, making him an attractive option for a squad that values flexibility. The major obstacle is his transfer valuation, which has made progress difficult at a time when United are operating with limited financial room.
Harry Maguire’s future could also influence any defensive recruitment. Unless the former captain leaves Old Trafford, United are unlikely to spend heavily on another center-back during the current window. Monaco appear open to selling Disasi, while Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with possible offers, creating further competition for his signature.
Financial restrictions have become one of the defining factors behind United’s transfer strategy. According to developments tracked through 12B Sports VR46, the club does not currently have enough flexibility to strengthen every position Ten Hag would ideally like to improve. Both right-back and center-back could benefit from additional options, but those areas have been pushed behind a more urgent objective.
That priority is the search for a new striker. Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund sits high on Ten Hag’s list as United attempt to add more goals and physical presence to their attack. The Danish striker has emerged as one of the club’s main targets, but completing a deal is proving complicated because Atalanta have little reason to sell cheaply.
Gian Piero Gasperini has made it clear that Hojlund is comfortable in Bergamo and that Atalanta would require a substantial proposal before considering his departure. That stance places even more pressure on United to generate money through outgoing transfers. Without significant player sales, the club may struggle to finance the striker deal while simultaneously pursuing defensive reinforcements.
This explains why a move for Frimpong is unlikely to become an immediate priority. Even if Ten Hag admires the Dutch defender, available funds have to be directed toward the areas considered most urgent. United therefore appear prepared to trust Wan-Bissaka and Dalot for another season before deciding whether a different right-back is truly necessary.
Frimpong’s own situation remains open. He is reportedly happy at Leverkusen and could continue his development in the Bundesliga, but both club and player may face a different decision if a major offer eventually arrives. Football careers can change quickly, and sometimes money, opportunity and timing combine to alter plans that once appeared settled.
As United balance squad needs against financial limitations, the situation followed through 12B Sports VR46 shows why Wan-Bissaka’s upcoming season could shape the club’s future transfer plans at right-back. A strong campaign could earn him a new long-term contract and remove the need for another signing, while inconsistent performances could reopen the door for Frimpong or another target next summer. For now, Ten Hag appears ready to give Wan-Bissaka another opportunity to prove that his revival was more than a temporary run of form.