Manchester United are ready to open the bidding for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made the Crystal Palace defender his top target at right-back and told Ed Woodward to make his first move.

United are expected to table an opening bid of £25million for the 21-year-old.

And although that offer is certain to be rejected, it will begin negotiations over the starlet who Solskjaer has tracked since taking charge in December.

Jose Mourinho had earmarked Diogo Dalot as the long-term solution at right-back - but Solskjaer has made filling that position one of his priorities this summer.

Palace are expected to hold out for at least £50m for Wan-Bissaka - and the potential of a rival bid from Manchester City will help them reach that total.

United are stepping up their summer overhaul, with Daniel James set to become their first signing of the window.

The club are locked in talks with Swansea for the Wales winger, with a deal worth between £15m-£20m expected to be agreed imminently.

United are also ready to firm up interest in Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff as Solskjaer’s commitment to recruiting emerging British talent gathers pace.

Solskjaer has asked executive vice-chairman Woodward to complete his summer business by the start of July, when the players return for pre-season training.

He wants to bring in as many as five new signings - but that figure could grow, dependent on who leaves during this window.

Solskjaer intends to strengthen in every department, but fears he will miss out on top target Jadon Sancho.

Longstaff is one of a host of midfielders he is looking at along with Idrissa Gueye and Bruno Fernandes.