Manchester United transfer news: Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s ‘head turned’ by potential Crystal Palace departure

England U21 manager Aidy Boothroyd admitted the full-back has taken notice of the interest

Hardik Vyas
Friday 21 June 2019 11:50 BST
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Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s head has been turned by reports that he is wanted by Manchester United, England Under-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd has said.

British media reported that the Premier League clubs are in talks over a deal for the right back, who is representing England at the European Under-21 Championship and scored an injury-time own goal in their 2-1 defeat by France on Tuesday.

“When that speculation is flying around it is bound to turn your head,” Boothroyd told reporters.

“For a young player... it would be daft not to say that in some way he must think about it.

“What I will say is because he doesn’t say too much you don’t get to find out too much.

“He keeps things to himself and is a very private guy.”

The 21-year-old, who has three years left on his Palace contract, started 35 Premier League games for the club last season.

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