West Ham United will reportedly reignite their pursuit of Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire after Manchester United rebuffed their opening proposal.
That’s according to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports News, who confirmed West Ham’s interest this afternoon.
West Ham have agreement in principle with Ajax for Edson Alvarez. West Ham also expected to go back in for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire & Scott McTominay. #WHUFC #MUFC
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) August 7, 2023
The Irons saw their £20 million offer for Maguire swiftly rejected last month and were in talks with the Red Devils over a potential deal for McTominay, though an agreement is yet to be reached.
It is believed that the London club were deterred by United’s £40m asking price for the midfielder but remain keen to find a resolution in talks as they look to adequately replace Declan Rice, following his £105m switch to Arsenal.
Reds face uncertain futures
Both Maguire, 30, and McTominay, 26, know that game time will be limited next term after a season in which they combined for just 18 Premier League starts (McTominay 10 and Maguire eight).
However, Erik ten Hag is in no rush to sell them and certainly not if the right bid doesn’t come in. He views the duo as reliable, senior figures to call upon across the campaign and given United’s inclusion in the Champions League, depth across the squad will only benefit the manager.
If what they are offering can secure Benjamin Pavard and Sofyan Amrabat,Utd can allow them to go.