Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka's performances could potentially save Erik Ten Hag money in the transfer market this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.
What's the latest news involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Manchester United?
Wan-Bissaka has enjoyed a resurgence at Manchester United this term and has racked up 28 appearances in all competitions, registering a solitary assist, as per Transfermarkt.
According to The Daily Mail, Leicester City and England playmaker James Maddison recently praised the defender for his defensive abilities, stating: "[Aaron Wan Bissaka] is ridiculously good at one-v-one defending. Probably the best in the world bar none. So many wingers run out of ideas when playing directly against him."
In January, The Manchester Evening News reported that Wan-Bissaka could've be set for a move away from Old Trafford; however, a spate of consistent performances have given him some credit in the bank as the Red Devils seek a top-four finish and more silverware between now and the end of the season.
Manchester United have also been linked with strengthening their right-back options in the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong said to be a target in the summer, as per Sky Sports.
Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones thinks that Wan-Bissaka's good form could lead Manchester United to keep him for the foreseeable future and help to save them some financial expenditure.
Jones told FFC: "He's definitely confident in his own ability and he always has been. I think he's always hoped that he would get opportunities to prove that he could have a longer career at United. We obviously know that United are looking at right-back as a potential spot to strengthen in the summer, but if Wan-Bissaka can convince them that he can do a good enough job, then maybe they can save some money in that area, too."
Should Manchester United look to keep hold of Aaron Wan-Bissaka?
It wouldn't be a bad idea for Manchester United to keep a hold of Wan-Bissaka, at least as a rotational squad option to supplement their depth at right-back.
WhoScored shows that the £50 million ace has won an average of two challenges per match this campaign for the Red Devils across all competitions, demonstrating his propensity to nip in and win back possession for his side efficiently.
Wan-Bissaka has also carried out 32 progressive ball carries for Manchester United this term, showing that he can also drive with purpose and contribute to offensive passages of play from the right flank, as per FBRef.
Manchester United will assess their transfer plans in the summer, meaning Wan-Bissaka will be keen to continue to produce solid displays between now and the end of this term in the hope he is part of Ten Hag's plans in 2023/24.