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What shirt number Aaron Wan-Bissaka could wear at Man Utd if deal goes through
MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to sign Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the coming weeks - but what shirt number could he wear?
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United have reportedly agreed a £55million deal for the full-back after two failed approaches.
Wan-Bissaka is one of the most talented young right-backs in the Premier League and topped his side’s charts for tackles and interceptions last season.
The 21-year-old is currently representing England at the U21 Euros in Italy and San Marino but has told his boyhood club he wishes to join United.
So, if he does become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s second signing of the summer, what shirt numbers are available?
What shirt number could Wan-Bissaka wear at Man Utd?
Wan-Bissaka currently forays down the Selhurst Park touchline donning No 29 below his name.
Incidentally, that number is available at Old Trafford, with James Wilson the latest incumbent prior to his release this summer.
Wan-Bissaka has donned the rise and shine digits since breaking into the first team in the 2017/18 season.
It is unknown whether the player feels any emotional attachment to 29, which is not a conventional full-back number.
Typically, No 2 belongs to the starting right-back, but central defender Victor Lindelof currently occupies it.
After Marcos Rojo’s switch last season, No 5 is the only recognisable defensive vacancy.
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Man Utd available squad numbers (selected)
5 - (last owned by Marcos Rojo, before switching to 16)
19 - (last owned by Marcus Rashford, before switching to 10)
21 - (last owned by Ander Herrera)
25 - (last owned by Antonio Valencia)
26 - (last owned by Shinji Kagawa)
27 - (last owned by Marouane Fellaini)
28 - (last owned by Morgan Schneiderlin)
29 - (last owned by James Wilson)
30 - (last owned by Matteo Darmian, before switching to 36)
Potential openings
1 - David de Gea
6 - Paul Pogba
7 - Alexis Sanchez
9 - Romelu Lukaku
11 - Anthony Martial
36 - Matteo Darmian