Manchester United has now become the leading candidate to sign Bayern Munich Defender Noussair Mazraoui.
The Moroccan right back is a subject of transfer speculation from Premier League clubs.
Manchester United who are looking to add numbers to their shaking defensive set up identified Mazraoui as an ideal right back to challenge Diego Dalot for a starting berth.
But United faced competition from fellow Premier League club West Ham, who according to Sky Sports have pulled out of the race after talks broke down.
It now appears United as the front runners for his signature but the deal will largely depend on the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka who is also a subject of interest from West Ham.
United cannot afford three senior right backs considering the financial implications of the financial fair play laws.
The England right back, Wan-Bissaka is with the United squad as they continue preparation for the next season in the United States, but the club does not write off a move for the former Crystal Palace man.
Both players are in their prime as they are both 26 years but the quality of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in terms of tackling has always been his boost as a defender while Mazraoui who has previously played with Erik Ten Hag at Ajax is known for his high press and ability to deliver quality football inside the box for his forward men.
