Manchester United Demand £45 Million Fee for Scott McTominay
West Ham United are keen to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, but they will have to pay a hefty fee of around £45 million to do so. The Hammers are looking for a replacement for Declan Rice, who was recently sold to Arsenal for £105 million.
David Moyes is an admirer of McTominay, but United are not actively looking to sell their academy graduate. Erik ten Hag is happy to keep McTominay, viewing him as a valuable squad player and is only ready to sanction his exit if the money is right.
The Daily Telegraph report it would take an offer of around £40m to £45m to tempt United into doing business. McTominay is open to staying at Old Trafford but wants to be playing first-team football next season and would not be satisfied with a role that sees him sitting on the bench.
McTominay’s Role at Manchester United
McTominay started United’s first seven league games last season but following Casemiro’s introduction into the team after his arrival from Real Madrid, was handed just a further four starts. Mason Mount has since joined United’s numbers in midfield with Kobbie Mainoo likely to remain part of the first-team squad after impressing ten Hag.
United are also thought to be keen on signing Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat if they can raise further funds through player sales.
West Ham’s Interest in Harry Maguire
West Ham are also interested in signing United defender Harry Maguire, but as the case is with McTominay, United view him as a valuable squad member. Maguire was recently stripped of the club captaincy with West Ham thought to be exploring either a loan or permanent deal. The England international’s wages could be problematic, however, were the clubs to agree a deal.
It remains to be seen what will happen with both McTominay and Maguire, but it’s clear that Manchester United are not willing to let either player go without receiving a substantial fee.