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title: "Who would be the perfect substitute for Aaron Wan-Bissaka?"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ste Hoare"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2019-07-03T09:17:02Z"
modified: "2019-07-03T09:17:04Z"
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# Who would be the perfect substitute for Aaron Wan-Bissaka?

Manchester United have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace in an agreement that ultimately could be worth £50m. United announced the transfer on the 29th of June [on their website](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/aaron-wan-bissaka-signs-for-manchester-united) saying they were delighted to confirm the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace. Aaron has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. The move to Manchester is no surprise and many analysts like ex-England and Man United midfielder Lee Sharpe had suggested Wan-Bissaka [could be an option](https://sports.sportingbet.com/en/sports/p/articles/darren-anderton-exclusive-interview) for Manchester United, a couple of months ago.

Now with the transfer finalized, who could be the right fit to replace the 21-year old right-back?

### Reece James (Chelsea)

James got his first taste of senior football with Wigan in the Championship last season. The 19-year old is owned by Chelsea but was loaned out to Wigan during the 2018/19 season. The English youth international started in 44 of Wigan’s [46 league games](https://www.transfermarkt.com/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423) and was one of the better players in the team avoiding the relegation. James made such a huge impact during his spell at Wigan that manager Paul Cook gave him the captain’s armband for their final-day win over Millwall. If Chelsea is planning on loaning out James for another season, Crystal Palace should propose the young right-back would be better off to stay in London with them.

### Connor Roberts (Swansea)

Though Roberts signed a new long-term deal with Swansea [last November](https://www.swanseacity.com/news/roberts-signs-new-contract), Swansea is renowned for selling the club’s top players – and Roberts could be the next star leaving the club this summer. The 23-year old has become the first pick for the right-back position for Swansea and Wales the last season. Roberts’ attacking qualities could aid in scoring those crucial goals, ultimately helping Crystal Palace avoiding relegation. The young Welshman scored 5 goals in 45 appearances in the Championship.

### Cedric Soares (Southampton)

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl loaned the Portugal international to Inter Milan for the second half of last season as he put his trust in the 20-year old Yan Valery. Soares only played 4 league games for Inter and is likely returning to England. Soares, who already has four years of Premier League experience, could be an affordable alternative on the right-back position for Palace. Soares is already 27 years old at this moment and his 33 games with the Portuguese national team could add experience to the Crystal Palace defence.