Today’s back pages: Man Utd land Wan-Bissaka but pull plug on Maguire deal

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 27 June

Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is an England Under-21 international
Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is an England Under-21 international
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Wan-Bissaka on his way

The Daily Express says it’s a case of “Wan in one out” at Manchester United as the Red Devils make their latest moves in the transfer market.

United have agreed a £50m deal with Crystal Palace to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka but they won’t be pursuing Leicester City’s Harry Maguire.

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Old Trafford chiefs have pulled the plug on Maguire after Leicester demanded £90m plus £10m in add-ons for the England centre-half.

While Maguire does not seem likely to be heading to the Theatre of Dreams Wan-Bissaka is on his way. The Sun reports that the 21-year-old has agreed a six-year deal worth £80,000 a week.

The Daily Mirror says the right-back was always “Wan for the future” having worn the United shirt as a child.