West Ham United has made a significant move in the transfer market, tabling an improved £60 million ($77m) offer for Manchester United’s defensive duo, Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. Previously, the Hammers’ initial bid of £20 million ($25m) for Maguire had been turned down by United. However, according to The Athletic, West Ham has now prepared a double package amounting to £60 million ($77m) to secure the services of both players.
The east London club, having already agreed on a fee with Ajax for the acquisition of midfielder Edson Alvarez, is keen to further strengthen their squad under the guidance of manager David Moyes. Their pursuit of Maguire and McTominay reflects their ambition to bolster their defensive options and add more depth to their midfield.
On the other hand, Manchester United’s coach Erik ten Hag is interested in bringing in Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. Should the sale of Maguire and McTominay materialize, it could pave the way for United to proceed with finalizing a deal for the Moroccan midfielder. The potential transfer of Maguire and McTominay could have significant implications for both clubs, as West Ham aims to bolster their squad and United seeks to reshape their midfield with new additions.