Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils reject West Ham offer for duo; Soyfan Amrabat move depends on sales, and more - August 8, 2023
Manchester United are working to improve their squad after an impressive season under Erik ten Hag. The Dutch manager won the EFL Cup, helped the club to a third-placed finish and also reached the FA Cup final.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have turned down an offer from West Ham United for two players. Elsewhere, the Old Trafford outfit's move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat depends on outgoings.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 8, 2023:
Manchester United have turned down a £60 million offer from West Ham United for Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, according to The Athletic.
Maguire’s future remains up in the air at the moment, following his drop down the pecking order under Ten Hag. The Red Devils remains keen to offload him this summer. McTominay’s position is also under threat, with the player no longer first-choice under the Dutch manager.
The Hammers are hoping to take advantage of the situation and prise both players away. Their manager David Moyes wants a replacement for Declan Rice and has McTominay on his wishlist. The Scot is a decent midfielder who could do a good job at the London Stadium. West Ham also want to add more steel to their backline and have identified Maguire as an option.
Despite facing intense, and sometime unfair, criticism, the Englishman remains a decent defender who's good enough for the Premier League. Manchester United are reluctant to let the two players leave for the fee offered by the Hammers.
The Old Trafford outfit are hoping to raise more funds from the sale to help them in their summer business.
Manchester United’s move for Sofyan Amrabat will depend on the futures of Fred and Donny van de Beek, according to transfer
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