The outlet reported via their website on 29 July that the Old Trafford hierarchy expect the English defender “will take a big step towards finding his next club by the end of the week” as they ramp up their attempts to replace him with Noussair Mazraoui.

The Hammers had agreed a deal to sign the Bayern Munich man before it broke down over agents fees, with focus then switching back to Wan-Bissaka who has to leave if Erik ten Hag is to get Mazraoui [Florian Plettenberg, 26 July].

Tim Steidten is reportedly battling AC Milan for the former Crystal Palace defender as he “edges towards the exit door” in what is seen as a “crucial period” in the transfer race.

The Irons would be left doubly-disappointed if Wan-Bissaka moves elsewhere after seeing the Mazraoui pursuit break down.

Foot Mercato reported on 28 July that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs to bring the 26-year-old to the London Stadium so it would appear to hinge on his own plans.

He is thought to want to return to London [Stretty News, 12 July] but is also believed to have rejected a Hammers move recently [Telegraph, 26 July].

If that was a concrete decision it wouldn’t make any sense to still be pursuing a move so the door must be open on an improved offer.