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title: "Manchester United: Wan-Bissaka far from the finished article"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wan-bissaka-move-represents-smart-business-but-he-is-nowhere-near-the-finished-article-for-man-united-opinion/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Lee Connor"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-06-23T19:00:32Z"
modified: "2019-06-24T06:48:18Z"
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# Manchester United: Wan-Bissaka far from the finished article

**Man United will surely be hoping to see their summer transfer window really kick into gear it the coming weeks.**

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is trying to oversee a difficult period for the club which could well see a wealth of changes within the Old Trafford club’s squad, as big players seek moves away and the club’s management look for big players to come in and make a difference.

United have as yet only added Daniel James to the ranks, but it is a move which seems to spell out a different transfer strategy from the club.

That strategy seems to be being carried through too with the potential signing of Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, [who could be set to join the club in a move worth an initial £42.5m.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7169913/Manchester-United-verge-agreeing-initial-42-5m-fee-Crystal-Palace-Aaron-Wan-Bissaka.html)

And while here in the Tavern we feel it’s a good signing, Wan-Bissaka has shown in recent weeks with England that he is far from the finished product United might seek.

The Red Devils will need to show patience with a player who only burst onto the scene last season at Selhurst Park, with the 21-year-old [amassing](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/331924/Show/Aaron-Wan-Bissaka) an impressive 35 Premier League appearances.

However, Wan-Bissaka is still very much a raw talent, and we have seen in the under-21’s for his country this past week that he has a mistake in him, while positionally, he still has a lot to learn. Indeed, Aidy Boothroyd even [said](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/20/aaron-wan-bissakas-protracted-move-man-utd-has-affected-crystal/) the saga surrounding him had an impact on some of his performances.

When we look around the Premier League at the top right backs such as Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, you’d have to say Wan-Bissaka is some way off reaching that level as it stands, considering the fact the former has played in two European cup finals and the latter has struggled after a mini-transfer saga.

All the tools though are in place for the Palace youngster to succeed at Old Trafford. His pace, athleticism, and ability to create chances – three assists last season is not too shabby at all – all mark him out as someone who can fulfil the needs of the modern full-back.

In the long-term, all the signs point to this being money well spent by United.