Erik ten Hag brutally snubbed Aaron Wan-Bissaka when he claimed Manchester United need "two good full-backs" after his side's 1-0 victory over West Ham in October.
There has been growing speculation surrounding Wan-Bissaka's future at Old Trafford, with Leeds United emerging as the latest club to reportedly hold an interest in the 25-year-old, according to 90Min.
Leeds reportedly face competition in the shape of Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United. His former club Crystal Palace have spoken to Man United, while there is also interest from abroad.
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to let him go out on loan in the New Year, with a view of a permanent transfer attached onto any deal. Wan-Bissaka has played just once for the Red Devils under ten Hag, with the Dutchman preferring Diogo Dalot at right-back.
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The former England under-21 international has missed part of the season with back trouble but has fallen down the pecking order since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure last year. And ten Hag's remarks before the World Cup suggest that Wan-Bissaka is not in his future plans.
"I’m really happy with the development of Diogo," Ten Hag told Sky Sports in October. "In possession he's really good, he has the breath to go up and down so the development is really good. But I have to mention a club as Manchester United need two good full-backs because we have a lot of games to cover."
Wan-Bissaka arrived at Man United with a weight of expectation on his shoulders after sealing a £50 million switch from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019. He had just been named Crystal Palace Player of the Year and played 39 times for the Eagles during his breakthrough season.
After making 100 appearances across his first two seasons at the club, Wan-Bissaka briefly lost his place at right-back under Ralf Rangnick, who ultimately alternated between Wan-Bissaka and Dalot. But his playing time has been reduced further since ten Hag's arrival in Manchester.
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