Manchester United transfer news as West Ham United accelerate talks to sign Harry Maguire, Jean-Clair Todibo eyed as replacement
West Ham United are accelerating in talks to sign Harry Maguire with Manchester United lining up a move for his replacement already in Jean-Clair Todibo, according to Fabrice Hawkins.
According to the French RMC Sport journalist, taking to his personal Twitter account (8 August), Manchester United are waiting to sell Maguire so they can make their move for the OGC centre-back, with talks already held with his entourage.
And the Hammers are accelerating talks to sign after news emerged on 8 August that the England international is excited by the prospect of joining David Moyes’ side in East London (Evening Standard).
Hawkins tweeted on Tuesday afternoon: “Manchester United targets Jean-Clair Todibo.
“Discussions with Nice and the defender’s entourage.
“The Reds devils are waiting to sell Harry Maguire to take action.
“West Ham have accelerated on Harry Maguire and hope to complete the transfer.”
More encouragement to seal deal
After all but completing a deal to sign Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez, it now seems as if West Ham United are moving swiftly to seal their top defensive target in Maguire.
And the Irons are now receiving plenty of encouragement to get this statement transfer over the line, with United already lining up a move for Maguire’s replacement at Old Trafford.
And it’s clear he doesn’t fit in Ten Hag’s plans with the Dutch coach long desiring another centre-back who is quick and agile enough to defend and influence proceedings within his proactive and high-intensity system.
Maguire isn’t suited as much to his approach, but would absolutely thrive in Moyes’ reactive approach given his undeniable qualities especially in possession of the ball, possessing the capabilities to launch quick and effective counters through his line-breaking passing and his raking long balls.
The former Leicester City defender will certainly transform the Irons’ game under Moyes and his leadership qualities will prove absolutely crucial as they aim to build on last season’s European success, but also improve vastly in the Premier League.
£35m should be enough to seal this new transfer and if the Hammers can come to a broad agreement over his hefty salary with Manchester United then all parties can move on with their other transfer plans swiftly.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers identify a “shock” replacement for Aaron Cresswell with a new player stance emerging over a move to East London.