West Ham United have held talks with Manchester United over a potential double-swoop of Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.
That’s according to Sky Sports (via Football Daily), which reports that the Red Devils are not actively considering selling the duo and if they did, it would require high transfer fees.
Maguire, 30, confirmed this summer that he would no longer be the club captain moving forward after speaking with Erik ten Hag, who has since chosen Bruno Fernandes as the most suitable option to take the armband.
The England international also now finds himself in a position where he has significantly fallen down the pecking order; Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are the manager’s preferred pairing, while Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw have even been deployed together in central defence over Maguire.
It is believed that Ten Hag would rather keep him around as a reliable option, but whether or not this suits Maguire at this stage in his career remains to be seen.
McTominay’s future uncertain
Meanwhile, McTominay faces a similar challenge. The arrivals of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro last summer saw the Scot’s game time drop significantly, so with Mason Mount now included in the mix, it’s unlikely he’ll find himself in the starting line-up frequently.
However, with Fred expected to leave in this transfer window, the boss will need McTominay to bolster his midfield – especially if the club wants to compete on all fronts next term.