West Ham United have signed agreements worth around £60 million for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire
West Ham had a £20 million bid for Harry Maguire rejected last month, but are now cautiously confident about completing the acquisition from Manchester United. Personal terms are not likely to be an issue, but there is still work to be done on the logistics of his departure.
West Ham, on the other hand, are cautiously confident about completing the signing after a £20 million approach for the England international was rejected last month.
Maguire practiced with Manchester United on Wednesday morning ahead of Monday Night Football’s Premier League opener against Wolves.
United have conducted extensive research on numerous defenders, notably Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo, should they be able to recruit reinforcements at center-back for Maguire and Eric Bailly, whose representatives have spoken with Al Nassr.
To determine the specifics of a potential contract, discussions with Todibo representatives have taken conducted.
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Erik ten Hag told Sky Sports News that he wants depth in the squad and competition for positions so that the team can battle on multiple fronts.
Manchester United To Sign Benjamin Pavard
Now that Maguire has left the club, Manchester United are expected to make a move for Benjamin Pavard, according to sources in Germany.
The Red Devils are still scouting defenders, and Sky Sports News has learned that Pavard has emerged as a strong prospect.
Bayern Munich has known for some time that the France international wishes to quit the club. According to one source, Pavard wants to join United and that talks are ongoing.
The right-back, who can also play centre-back, has one year left on his contract and is believed to cost between £30 and £35 million. He’s been linked with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Barcelona in the past.
Bayern planned to replace Pavard with Kyle Walker from Manchester City, but he has decided to stay with the Premier League winners.