Manchester United had considered Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier as a potential January arrival as they continue to monitor the progress of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Manchester United were interested in signing Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier.
The former Tottenham right-back may have been suspended by the Football Association for alleged betting offences, but he is free to play on until his appeal with FIFA concludes.
The 30-year-old has impressed since leaving north London for La Liga back in 2019, having signed a three-year contract after a fee was agreed in the region of £20m.
Despite Diego Simeone’s men sitting two points clear at the top of the table with two games in hand, the player might have been tempted by a move back to the Premier League.
talkSPORT have reported that United were interested in signing Trippier in January before his potential ban for betting offences put a spanner in the works.
The club are said to be concerned over the progress of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has had mixed reviews since his £45m move from Crystal Palace in June of 2019, because they want him to register more assists.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of his player after the recent win over Aston Villa: “I think Aaron’s improved, especially on the ball. He’s giving us more and more on the ball.
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