Man United aim to sign ex-Spurs defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico in shock transfer?

Man United transfer news has begun to circulate with English team expected to make a shock move for former Tottenham Hotspur star and Atletico Mrid defender Kieran Trippier. According to  Daily Telegraph, Red Devils are expected to make a move for Kieran Trippier in January. Ole Gunnar Solkjaer wants to make new signings that will help bolster United’s defense and it is rumored that English international has been identified as a key player on Man United's transfer bucket list.

Kieran Trippier to Man United?

It is rumored that Manchester United have started making plans for upcoming transfer window and have Kieran Trippier as ir top priority signing.  report suggested that Manchester United has been long-term mirers of 30-year-old defender. It is believed that he coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees him as an alternative to Aron Wan-Bissaka.

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Replacement or Competition?

Kieran Trippier joined Atletico Mrid from Tottenham Hotspur for just £20 million in 2019 and has been with m for over 2 years. His contract runs for an ditional year before English star becomes a free nt. It is reported that Solskjaer does t have any concerns over Wan-Bissaka's ability. Rar, rwegian he coach is keen on bringing in some competition for right-back position and views Trippier as an alternative dition to his team.

Wan-Bissaka is first choice right-back and Manchester United right w and has often been first name of team sheet. He last featured during United’s 3-1 win against West Ham last Saturday night. 3 points against West Ham helped Manchester United capture fifth place with an ditional game in hand for Red Devils.

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If Manchester United make an approach for him, English outfit will find it extremely tricky to make Trippier come back to England. Trippier’s contract with Atletico Mrid runs until 2022 and player looks to be extremely happy at Wanda Metropolita.

England international has started all 10 league games for Diego Simone’s Atletico Mrid and has been a vital cog for Spanish giants. Atletico Mrid are currently at top of LaLiga table with 26 points in 10 matches. Diego Simeone's side has 1 more point than Real Socied and has 2 more games in hand. Diego Simeone has often praised performance of Kieran Tripper and right-back also seems interested in extending his contract with Atletico Mrid.

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Manchester United next face RB Leipzig in a must-win Champions League match on Tuesday. Anything or than a win will see English side being demoted to Europa League. 

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