Story by[]Simon Stone - Chief football news reporterFri, December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM UTC·1 min readIt is well known that Manchester United looked at 804 right-backs before deciding to spend £50m on Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the summer of 2019. The former Crystal Palace player was not terrible during his 190 appearances for them, but neither did he look like he was worth the money either. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWan-Bissaka's inconsistencies have followed him to London Stadium, where he was converted into a wing-back during Graham Potter's time at West Ham, and following Nuno Espirito Santo's arrival is now playing in defence again. The Londoner enjoyed his two meetings with his old club last season, as West Ham won both. He also made a significant impact here as he headed Joshua Zirkzee's effort off the line in the first half. Wan Bissaka's diligence might turn into a big asset in West Ham's scrap for survival, as could Soungoutou Magassa's eye for goal. The £17m summer arrival from Monaco was making only his eighth Hammers appearance and started for just the fourth time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the way he latched on to Noussair Mazraoui's clearance and instantly drove it back beyond Senne Lammens - and then the way he celebrated - suggested he is determined to succeed. It is an attitude that might be priceless in the months that lie ahead.