Report: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United £55M Transfer Not Agreed

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's potential move to Manchester United during this summer's transfer window has been thrown into doubt, despite reports earlier on Wednesday the Old Trafford club has agreed a fee of £55 million with Crystal Palace.

MailOnline's Jordan Seward has since reported no deal has been agreed: "The two clubs are still locked in talks as they try to find common ground on the fee."

Seward noted how Palace are holding out for a larger fee up front after United initially offered "£35m plus £15m in bonus payments earlier this month."

The Eagles want a deal based more on Wan-Bissaka's existing value, rather than what he might be worth if he continues to develop at the current rate and soon realises his obvious potential.

The Daily Record's Duncan Castles had reported a deal was agreed, with the fee representing a "world-record sum for a specialist full-back."

Castles noted how United endured a "series of rejected offers" before settling on the right fee. If it proves enough to eventually seal a transfer during this summer's window, Wan-Bissaka will continue a rapid rise.

The 21-year-old only became a first-teamer for the Eagles last season, turning in some outstanding displays at right-back. His athleticism, aggressiveness and timing made him a force defensively.

Numbers as impressive as those justify the lofty fees being discussed for a player coming off just a single campaign of solid performances:

There's no denying United had an obvious need for help in the position. Diogo Dalot struggled to make the right-back berth his own after arriving from Porto last summer and he was most often deployed further forward.

Midfielder Ashley Young never looked like a credible long-term option when played out of position, while fellow veteran Antonio Valencia has been clear about his intention to move on.

Ironically, a report of United securing a deal for Wan-Bissaka broke on a day when the Red Devils were also linked to another target. According to Sky Sports News, United were "stepping up their interest" in Norwich City's Max Aarons as an "alternative" to Wan-Bissaka.

Some argue Aarons is a more enterprising player than the England U21 player:

While his attacking chops have been questioned, Wan-Bissaka actually showed an element of defensive vulnerability when England lost 2-1 to France at the UEFA European Under-21 Championships on Tuesday.

His stoppage-time own goal helped Les Bleus complete a winning comeback:

United obviously hope the player's club performances offer a more accurate barometer of what he will become. If a deal is pushed over the line, Wan-Bissaka will join 21-year-old former Swansea City winger Daniel James as a summer import who can help manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer build a younger, more competitive squad.