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Wan-Bissaka, 21, has emerged as one of the hottest defensive prospects in the Premier League.

He racked up 39 appearances in all competitions for the south Londoners this season and now United are sniffing around.

Palace, publicly, are demanding top whack for Wan-Bissaka. It’s understood a £40m approach has already been rebuffed.

However, with Roy Hodgson eager to land Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, the Coates family might inadvertently hand United a boost.

The championship heavyweights struggled last season following their return to the second tier.

Butland continued to impress, but is now expected to pack his bags in the coming weeks.

Palace boss Hodgson has earmarked the England international as a major target.

But, in a similar scenario to Palace and Wan-Bissaka, Stoke are refusing to be bullied into selling their £25m-rated star man.

Hodgson isn’t expected to be given a lavish transfer war chest. If he wants to buy fresh faces, it’s thought he’ll have to sell first.

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Ultimately, Stoke’s tough stance on Butland could end up forcing Palace’s hand on Wan-Bissaka.

If Hodgson wants to snare his primary targets, he’ll have to reach a compromise with United over the prospective Wan-Bissaka deal.

It’s a conundrum that many mid-table Premier League clubs have to balance.

Is it worth selling Wan-Bissaka to strengthen in other areas?

For Hodgson, the answer is probably yes - if he can reinvest the cash sensibly.

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Ideally, Palace will want a deal for Butland lined up before they sell Wan-Bissaka. But that’s easier said than done in today’s frenzied market.

Hodgson has also publicly admitted he’s keen to sign Michy Batshuayi, who was on loan at Selhurst Park during the second half of the season.

He’s surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea aren’t ready to take a huge hit on player that cost £32m just three years ago.

If a cash-rich club like United want Wan-Bissaka, they’ll almost certainly get him - eventually.

Palace, however, will need to be savvy with how they do business, especially if they’re already aiming high with the likes of Butland and Batshuayi.