'Summer splurge' criticised but Wan-Bissaka was 'astute move'

In a world where critics like to focus on elements of a players' game they are not so good at rather than where they excel, positive attributes can get lost.

Listen to assessments of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's time at Manchester United and conversations will centre around his concentration, his poor positional play and his lack of passing range.

But Wan-Bissaka has many other qualities. His recovery tackling is excellent. His speed and energy to take him up and down the pitch is first class. He is strong. And, crucially, his confidence is building, which will make him more secure when he does have the ball.

Quite a lot has been said about the value of West Ham's summer transfer window splurge. The exits of manager Julen Lopetegui and technical director Tim Steidten tell their own story on that.

But bringing Wan Bissaka back to London was an astute move. West Ham will benefit from that, now and in the future.