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Manchester United have identified an alternative to Kieran Trippier after being dealt a blow in their pursuit of the England international. Atletico Madrid have reportedly set Trippier's price tag at £43million (€50m) in an attempt to fend off suitors.
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United's interest in Aarons is seemingly long-standing, as he was linked with a move to Old Trafford in 2019.
However, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice target, and he completed a £50m move from Crystal Palace.
Aarons appears to be a more capable full-back in terms of attacking, an aspect of Wan-Bissaka's game often criticised.
Reports after the 2020/21 campaign revealed that teams allowed United's number 29 time on the ball in confidence that he would struggle to make an impact in the final third.
Max Aarons could join Emi Buendia in leaving Norwich this summer. (Image: GETTY)
That will be a worry for Solskjaer and something he is seemingly looking to solve this summer by targeting a capable attacking full-back like Trippier.
Whilst many expect Trippier to be a backup option should he join United this summer, Aarons' potential arrival would make things more interesting.
With regular Premier League football on offer at Norwich, whether he'd accept to play second fiddle behind a player of a similar age remains to be seen.
It's a signing United fans wouldn't scoff at, though, and it's a story that will likely accelerate after England's involvement at Euro 2020.