West Ham United have been rebuffed in an opening bid for a headline member of the defensive setup at Premier League rivals Manchester United, according to reports.
The Red Devils star in question? Harry Maguire.
The name of stopper Maguire, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the media headlines at the London Stadium over the course of the last fortnight.
This comes after confirmation was forthcoming that the England international has been identified as a chief target on the part of the West Ham brass.
Maguire, of course, was recently stripped of captaincy duties at Old Trafford, hinting that a sufficient proposal for his services could prove enough to coax Man United into a sale.
After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the… pic.twitter.com/TAOS0eisF1
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 16, 2023
West Ham, in turn, this week moved forward with an opening offer.
As per transfer expert David Ornstein of The Athletic:
‘West Ham United have seen a £20million ($25.8m) offer rejected for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire.’
Though it is reiterated that David Moyes is keen to bring Maguire to east London this summer, Ornstein, significantly, adds that:
‘His salary could also be problematic for the Europa Conference League winners, making it doubtful they will bid again.’
West Ham United have seen a £20million ($25.8m) offer rejected for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire.
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— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 28, 2023
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